Which of the following is a responsibility of the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)?

• A. Conduct Information System awareness and training
• B. Keep the Facility Security Officer involved in the Insider Threat Program
• C. Approve security clearances
• D. Manage physical access badges

Answer: (B)

Understanding the role of the Insider Threat Program Senior Official centers on governance and coordination of the insider threat program. The ITPSO is the senior leader who ensures the program is integrated with the facility’s security operations. Keeping the Facility Security Officer involved is essential because the FSO oversees day-to-day facility security, including operations that touch insider threat indicators, reporting, and coordination with security governance. This partnership ensures insider threat activities align with overall security posture and that there’s a clear, consistent line of communication to leadership. The other tasks—conducting system awareness and training, approving security clearances, and managing physical access badges—are typically handled by other security, personnel, or facilities roles, not by the ITPSO.