What does NISP stand for?

NISP stands for the National Industrial Security Program. This program governs the protection of classified information held by industry and is critical for national security. It provides a framework for ensuring that contractors comply with the security requirements necessary to safeguard sensitive information while also allowing them to engage in government contracting.

The National Industrial Security Program aims to establish standards and procedures to protect classified information from unauthorized access and to maintain the integrity of information systems, which is essential for national defense and economic security. It also outlines the responsibilities of facility security officers and organizations involved with classified contracts.

Understanding the purpose and scope of NISP is essential for anyone involved in managing or overseeing industrial security within a contractor environment, particularly for those in the role of a Facility Security Officer.