Jeffrey W. Bennett

“Having been tasked with the mission to research all that I could about Security Clearances and the Facility Security Officer (FSO) position at a government contracting firm, it was difficult to find resources on the topic that were available for the up-and-coming FSO. In this book, Mr Bennett gives clear and concise answers to help guide the way for those that haven't been in the industry for long or at all.”

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“The book is great-- cuts to the point on how to get started in this business. Succinctly describes what you need to do to get your business set up to work on clearance contracts. Gives you helpful links, and does a fairly good job at listing out the "to-do's".”

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“As a 30-year security profession who has been involved with government and high-security industrial projects, I find this is an important book. Individuals and companies wanting to obtain and maintain security clearances will find this an excellent resource. Mr. Bennett provides background and an overview of security clearances, description of clearance levels along with the need-to-know, and how to navigate through the intricate application process for those who want to win DOD projects. Mr. Bennett has excellent credentials for writing this book and his insight into the processes of applying and maintaining clearance is highly informing. He gives a thorough overview of forms and documentation needed to apply and discusses the agencies and departments involved. He provides a detailed description of the application and approval process and details information on the criteria used to make decisions on granting clearance and includes real-world scenarios. He describes FSO’s responsibilities and their relationships with various agencies. He highlights training requirements on topics like, counterintelligence threat awareness, cyber-security awareness, insider threat awareness and he describes employee reporting obligation and procedures. ”

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“Bennett's book is a detailed handbook for individuals and companies that wish to obtain Federal security certifications and/or conduct security investigations. Given the significant increases in security regulations, especally in relation to security-related contracts involving Federal monies, and the increase in security needs at American military facilities at home and abroad, this book is both timely and useful. Bennett has published several books on this and related subjects, including the "DOD SECURITY CLEARANCES AND CONTRACTS GUIDEBOOK." After laying out his credentials as a security expert, Bennett explains in a clear and well-organized fashion the Federal regulations that a person would neede to understand to gain a security clearance or certification in security organization. The remainder of the book gives tips for learning the regulations and the 'rote' of modern security, and advises the reader on how to prepare for and pass the required security examinations, in particular the Industrial Security Professional Exam. The book is not a page-turner, but as a handbook, it is a solid work, easy to follow and understand. It will appeal to its target audience for this reason and is recommended to anyone who wants to understand the security process.”

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“This book by Jeffrey Bennett is a tool that every person with a clearance should own; it's a must have. He takes a not so titillating subject and breathes new life into it in a manner that is not only easy to understand but also very thoroughly explained. From the basics to the advanced concepts and everything in between, Jeff's seemingly innate knowledge is apparent and his delivery is nothing short of expert. Whether the reader just received their clearance eligibility or they have had it for their entire career, there is a great deal to be learned from the concepts and information contained therein. The reader will get more than their money's worth from this publication and will undoubtedly be used as a reference and guide for years to come.”

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