Will you be in Compliance for 2011?
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 assistance with a facility clearance or personnel security, our team of experienced security professionals, will guide you through the process to ensure compliance.
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Did you realize that on average teens send 3,146 texts per month? As a parent, are you getting your fair share of those precious texting minutes? Studies show that the majority of parents who use text messaging believe it improves their communication with their teens. There are definitely some moments when texting is actually the…
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We have spent the last several weeks talking about how to keep your teens safe while texting and this week, we want you to encourage your teens to pick up their phones and text away (but not while driving!). Last Sunday was Friendship Day and we were reminded how very important friendships are—not only…
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My job as a security expert requires me to assist others in protecting their physical and intellectual assets, which is why I am so passionate about educating parents and teens regarding the real safety issues that can be associated with inappropriate texting behaviors. While parents certainly have the best intentions when they give teens a…
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As a parent you certainly will be able to recognize the signs of bullying, right? You will know right away when your child isn’t feeling comfortable with his or her school surroundings—you’ll see physical signs (ripped clothing or a black eye) or sense emotional trouble (afraid to go to school or a change in behavior). …
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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…
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As a parent, you have probably already had the “sex talk” with your teenage son or daughter, but have you had the “sexting” talk? ‘Sexting’ is the practice of sending sexually explicit messages or images electronically, primarily via mobile phone. These messages and images can spread like wildfire through schools or even across the country…
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As a security expert, I tend to see things through a different set of eyes than others—seeing dangers they might not realize exist and consequences they might not be prepared to handle. And while I deal with a wide variety of growing trends that interfere with the safety of government agencies and businesses, I also…
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With the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) moving to Fort Meade, Fort Meade, will have an estimate growth of 22,000 new jobs on the installation during the next 5-7 years, and with The Obama Administration hiring over 270,000 Federal employees over the next three years, most of these jobs will require a security clearance. These jobs will become…
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What is e-QIP? The Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) will replace the Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ), previously used within Department of Defense (DoD) as the automated request for personnel security investigations and clearances. e-QIP is a secure website that will eventually contain all PSI forms, including the SF 86, SF 85P, and the…
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