Electronic Fingerprint Mandate As of December 13, 2013 all agencies have transitioned to electronic capture and submission of a full set of fingerprints in support of all background investigations. This requirement extends to contractors cleared under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). With an only an estimated 11% of current NISP contracts using electronic submissions,…
It’s Finally Here! Yes, after all my promises for an eBook guide to help you through the ins and outs of the JPAS application, it’s ready for delivery. Let me begin by thanking you for your interest, support, and patience. As you may know, JPAS had been through many changes this year and I have…
Today, I swayed away from my normal topics on this blog about Government Security Clearances, as I just wanted to say, Happy Valentine’s Day and Thank you for all you have done to help grow Security First & Associates. With the New Year’s Day celebration over and No first of spring in site, It…
Security Insider Threat: Can You Protect Your Company? As a security professional, I am trained to never leave any rock unturned when it comes to exposing dangerous situations, which is why I often suggest that companies look inside their own walls as they try to protect the classified information they possess. There has been an…
Salutations Family & Friends of Security First& Associates: I wanted to share with you all the exciting things happening at Security First& Associates. · We have revised our website with many new features like an online store filled with security e-books including the Insider Secrets to Obtaining a Security Clearance. · We are offering assistance…
I just wanted to share that there are so many things I’m grateful for – a loving family, a great business, and great friends. I am grateful every day, but today, especially, I wanted to share this with you. I am so grateful for YOU! You’re an important part of Security First & Associates family….
Maybe, you haven’t thought much about employing the services of a security consultant, where your security program is concerned. After all, your security program seems to be in compliance. You’ve got a software program in place to track your clearances, your documents are accounted for, and you have a JPAS account, and all of the…
Free E-Book Security Clearance Requirements and Security clearances have been a popular topic lately, including the discussion on “How do I get security clearance”? Many of the discussions are about filling out the dreaded SF86 form, military clearances, or security clearance requirements, but at Security First & Associates, we are discussing a little more than the…
Will you be in Compliance for 2012? Did you know that being Non-Compliant could result in serious national security implications, business restrictions and penalties. Security First & Associates serves its clients by ensuring the facility and individuaals comply with the appropriate standards and guidelines for classified information. Whether you need…
As a security expert, I am used to dealing with statistics that seem unreal to people outside of the security industry, but this latest statistic about teens texting while driving blows me away. A nationwide study conducted jointly by the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) revealed that nearly 50% of…
