What is industrial security program

The National Industrial Security Program (NISP) was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry safeguards the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts.

What does industrial security mean?

Definition(s):\n\n The portion of internal security that refers to the protection of industrial installations, resources, utilities, materials, and classified information essential to protect from loss or damage.

Who establishes industrial security programs within the NISP?

NISP Overview\n\n On the government side, Cognizant Security Agencies, or CSAs, establish industrial security programs and oversee and administer security requirements. There are five CSAs that are ultimately responsible for the security of all cleared U.S. contractors.

What is the largest Cognizant Security Agency?

Recall that the DOD is the largest Cognizant Security Agency, or CSA, and has designated DCSA as its Cognizant Security Office, or CSO.

What is a cognizant security agency?

Cognizant Security Agency (CSA) means agencies of the Executive Branch that have been authorized by E.O. 12829 to establish an industrial security program for the purpose of safeguarding classified information under the jurisdiction of those agencies when disclosed or released or released to U.S. industry.