Which role is staffed by Industrial Security Reps?

• A. Industrial Security Field Operations (IFSO)
• B. Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
• C. Counterintelligence Special Agent (CISA)
• D. First Step of Contracting Process

Answer: (A)

Industrial Security Reps are the people who operate in the field to monitor and support contractor security programs. They staff Industrial Security Field Operations, going on-site to inspect facilities, review safeguarding measures, ensure compliance with security regulations like the NISPOM, and assist contractors in protecting classified information. That field-based, oversight role is exactly what Industrial Security Field Operations is designed for. The Information System Security Manager focuses on protecting information systems rather than on-site industrial security at contractor facilities; a Counterintelligence Special Agent handles CI investigations rather than industrial security program oversight; and the First Step of Contracting Process is a procurement stage, not a staffing role.