Which statement best reflects the role of the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) in relation to the FSO?

• A. Ensure the FSO is kept involved in the Insider Threat Program
• B. Directly issue security clearances
• C. Approve all budget for security programs
• D. Conduct all security awareness training

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the ITPSO must integrate the Insider Threat Program with the facility’s security operations by keeping the Facility Security Officer actively involved. The ITPSO serves as the program’s senior liaison and advocate, ensuring the FSO stays informed about insider threat indicators, policy updates, reporting requirements, and training plans. This collaboration helps align insider threat activities with day-to-day security practices, enables timely communication of concerns, and supports coordinated risk management across the organization. Issuing security clearances, approving all security program budgets, and conducting all security awareness training fall outside the ITPSO’s mandate; those functions are handled by other authorities or processes, while the ITPSO focuses on cross‑functional coordination and keeping the FSO engaged in the insider threat effort.