NISPOM's New Insider Threat Program Is An Opportunity To Establish Competitive Edge

The NISPOM’s new insider threat requirements provide government contractors who have facility clearances with an opportunity to become market leaders.

Early implementation of an insider threat program helps cleared government contractors establish a competitive edge in two distinct ways. First, the sooner contractors can state in their proposals and marketing materials that they are fully compliant with these new requirements, the earlier they can differentiate themselves from the contractors who are only providing the minimum required implementation plan. Second, early implementation of an effective program can thwart malicious insider threats sooner, preventing them from causing damage and the subsequent adverse action by the government for failure to protect classified materials. This earlier detection can ultimately reduce the risk of lost awards, contract termination or potential debarment that could result from a breach of classified location or information.