Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Oklahoma ISAC form?

1988 - Regional Representatives of the Defense Investigative Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation met with Security Professionals from eleven major defense contractors.

Focus - Security Education and Training. Methods to reduce duplication of efforts; better manage resources; promote profitability of sound security practices; assist smaller defense contractors in creating effective security awareness programs. Result - Industrial Security Awareness Council (ISAC) was formed.

1994 - Industrial Security Awareness Council of Oklahoma (ISAC/OK) was formed.

ACTIVITIES / ACHIEVEMENTS
          Quarterly General Membership Meetings
          Annual Workshops/Seminars
          Increased Security Awareness
          Resource Sharing Video Lending Library
          Educational Materials
          Exchange of Ideas and Experiences
          National Support and Recognition

Who can become a member?

Any person(s) representing a firm, corporation, or government agency in Oklahoma that is engaged in the protection of corporate and/or national security information may be eligible for membership.

An application for membership must be submitted to the respective Chapter for consideration

All applicants, if approved for membership, agree to abide by the By-Laws of the ISAC/OK.

Once accepted for membership by this chapter, it constitutes eligibility for the members to cast one (1) vote as a bona fide member on matters requiring a majority vote of the membership

What are the objectives of the Oklahoma ISAC?

To assist security professionals and newly appointed Facility Security Officers with compliance of all rules and regulations of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and government regulations as stipulated on the DD254s and security classification guides provided for each classified contract.

Facilitate protection of classified and sensitive information through training, security awareness and dissemination of materials and other security-related information to more effectively manage industrial security.

To increase the awareness of and vigilance amongst defense contractors against potential security and cyber threats through the application of best security practices.

Promote awareness of Counterintelligence (CI) concerns associated with foreign visitors, joint ventures and research which can often be mitigated with some simple and cost-effective security countermeasures.

To enhance the realization of company managers and employees that sound security practices are essential to contracts, profits, jobs and the national security of the United States.