Which role serves as the point of contact for security matters within a contractor facility and ensures compliance with the NISPOM?

• A. Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• B. Cognizant Security Office (CSO)
• C. Industrial Security Field Office (ISFO)
• D. Contracting Officer (CO)

Answer: (A)

On a contractor facility, the on-site security responsibilities and ensuring NISPOM compliance rest with the Facility Security Officer. This person is the primary contact for all security matters at the location, overseeing the implementation of security controls, safeguarding classified information, managing personnel security clearances, handling visits and access, and maintaining the security program and related records. They coordinate with the Cognizant Security Office and ensure training, inspections, andincident reporting meet NISPOM requirements. The other roles serve different functions: the Cognizant Security Office is the government authority that oversees the contractor’s security program; the Industrial Security Field Office is the regional office providing oversight; and the Contracting Officer handles procurement and contracting terms rather than security management.