DD Form 254: Issuing Subcontracts
Check out CDSE's "DD Form 254: Issuing Subcontracts" video to learn key elements for a prime contractor to accurately complete and issue a subcontractor DD 254 so all parties involved in a classified contract understand their security obligations. Watch the video here.
CDSE Releases Four Brand New Personnel Vetting Resources
- Introduction to Federal Personnel Vetting Policy for Security Practitioners (PS128.16)
Trying to keep up with Trusted Workforce changes? CDSE’s new “Introduction to Federal Personnel Vetting Policy for Security Practitioners” eLearning course outlines personnel vetting policy and TW 2.0 implementation guidance. It introduces personnel vetting policy at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Course registration can be found here.
- Introduction to Suitability and Fitness for Security Practitioners (PS127.16)
Master the essentials of suitability adjudication with CDSE’s “Introduction to Suitability and Fitness for Security Practitioners” eLearning course. Students will be able to apply suitability and fitness factors in adjudications, understand the roles of OPM and their agency in the vetting process, and navigate post-adjudication activities, including continuous vetting and reporting. More information can be found here.
- Introduction to National Security for Security Practitioners (PS113.16)
Sharpen your expertise in personnel vetting! CDSE’s “Introduction to National Security for Security Practitioners” eLearning course teaches students to master the pre-investigation steps and federal vetting investigative standards, apply the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines to identify behaviors of concern, and understand the complete process after adjudication, including continuous vetting and reporting requirements. Find out more here.
- Personnel Vetting Scenarios: Initial Vetting Crossword
Studies show that regularly engaging in activities like crossword puzzles may improve cognitive function and delay cognitive decline. Test your vetting knowledge with this puzzle.
DOD Security Specialist (GS101.01)
Join CDSE in Linthicum, MD. from March 17-25 for the "DOD Security Specialist" course. This training provides fundamentals of common security tasks and practices in industrial, personnel, information, and physical security disciplines. Certain prerequisites apply. For more details, check out the course page here.
DOD Security Specialist Course (VILT GS101.10)
Advance your security expertise, all from the convenience of your computer. CDSE's virtual "DOD Security Specialist Course" April 6-May 3 allows you to study a few hours a day over four weeks, giving you more flexibility. Just like the in-person version, learn fundamentals of common security tasks and practices in industrial, personnel, information, and physical security disciplines. Sign up today on the course page here.
Orientation to SAP Security Compliance Inspections (SA210.01)
Even the best knives need sharpening. Hone your skills with CDSE's instructor-led 2-day course "Orientation to SAP Security Compliance Inspections" from Feb. 18-19 in Linthicum, Md. Students will gain a better understanding of inspections, ensuring they are standardized, equitable, and consistent across inspection agencies under the special access program (SAP) security manuals. For more information, visit the course page here.
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