Everything an FSO Needs to Know About Security Trends in 2024 It’s no secret that the security industry is an ever-evolving field, with new threats and challenges emerging each year. 2023, for instance, saw some key changes within defense contracting, […]
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At MathCraft, we recognize the immense job responsibilities of a Facility Security Officer (FSO) — a compliance officer, cybersecurity expert, IT manager, HR director, and industrial security specialist packaged into one role. It motivates us to provide technology solutions that
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Even Facility Security Officers (FSOs) need a break every once in a while. With everything they do for defense contractors, including helping secure our nation’s most sensitive information, they deserve peace while taking time off for Summers or holidays. To
In 2016, the defense contracting industry was taken by storm when the Department of Defense (DoD) announced its plans to create the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system as the replacement solution for clearance background investigations. This was part of
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The launch of the ChatGPT chatbot system in November 2022 came with a mixed bag of reactions across industries, from excitement to distress and everything in between. Even though artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been around for decades, the recent
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Between federal budget increases, escalating conflicts overseas, and a massive push to enhance our nation’s cybersecurity posture, the defense contracting industry will rapidly grow over the next few years. By default, so will one of the most crucial positions within
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What to Expect for Industrial Security Professionals, FSO’s, and Cleared Personnel The world of industrial security is a dynamically evolving machine that never seems to rest. Between added and updated compliance requirements, emerging cybersecurity threats, and exponential advancement of technology
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Each year in October, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) team up to promote cyber awareness for a wide range of industry topics in what’s known as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During this time, cybersecurity
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Facility Security Officers (FSOs) are tasked with essential responsibilities in maintaining data security and integrity while ensuring their organization meets compliance requirements. With the cybersecurity landscape being tenser than ever, government agencies are demanding more from their contractors to deploy
The National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is the federal government’s central database system (still in development) for running background checks, vetting personnel, adjudicating cases, and providing ongoing screening for cleared employees. Once fully complete, it’ll act as the single source
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