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The Easy Way to Meet NISPOM Requirements and Keep Your People Inspection-Ready
The Employee Security Connection is a quarterly security awareness newsletter that lightens your load and keeps your program ready for inspection. It engages employees, satisfies DCSA, reduces risk to classified information and the business risk of non-compliance — all without adding workload to your team.
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An Easy Way to Meet NISPOM Requirements and Keep Your People Inspection-Ready
The Employee Security Connection is a quarterly security awareness newsletter that lightens your load and keeps your program ready for inspection.
It engages employees, satisfies DCSA, reduces risk to classified information, and reduces your facility’s risk of non-compliance — all without adding workload to your team.
See What Subscribers Say About DCSA Inspections
You don’t have to scramble before inspections. Each issue becomes proof that your team delivers consistent, structured security education that auditors recognize and respect.
“During a recent audit, the Employee Security Connection helped prove we’re meeting our security education requirements.”
Ted Bertram, Security AdministratorViasat, Inc. 
“The Employee Security Connection also helps reinforce training topics we’re required to cover under NISPOM and other regulations.”
Michael Grant, FSOJANUS Research Group, LLC 
“Inmarsat Government received the Cogswell Award in 2023, which reflects the strength of our overall security program. We wouldn’t be where we are today without leveraging the Employee Security Connection.”
Leighton Quick, VP, Security, FSOGovernment Services and Systems, Viasat, Inc. 
“The quarterly newsletter has definitely earned us points with DCSA during our site security review.”
Lebaron Sims, FSO/ITPSOToray Advanced Composites-ADS 
“We distribute it to all of our FSOs, post it to our security site for employees to read, and share it with our DCSA reps during inspections.”
Janet Fellon, Security Education, Training, and Finance, RMSLockheed Martin Corporation, Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors 
“NSI's Employee Security Connection helps us demonstrate to DCSA that we have a consistent, structured tool for delivering employee security education—it earns us positive feedback during assessments.”
Nicole Bevan, ISP®, Corporate Security ManagerApplied Research Associates 
“I’m confident Employee Security Connection helps us earn positive feedback from inspectors when they see the effort we put into keeping staff informed.”
Boykin “Chip” Carter, Deputy Director of SecurityApplied Research Lab Intelligence & Security, University of Maryland 
“It also reinforces to DCSA that we take security training seriously and deliver it on a regular basis.”
Claudia A. Herte, Security Manager, FSOApplied Signal Technology 
“During our most recent security inspection, DCSA positively noted our internal communication efforts, of which the Employee Security Connection was an example.”
Brad Tiffee, CAOIEM 
“Employee Security Connection is a key part of countermeasures fundamental to the NISP and reviewed annually by DCSA, one of many tools we use to stay both compliant and security-aware.”
Stephen Stachmus, FSOSchneider Electric Federal, Inc. 
“Its effectiveness was further validated during recent audits, where inspectors provided commendable feedback on our security practices.”
Anne Marie Strickland, Corporate Security ManagerAlakaina 
“Great resource for our employees, helps us meet compliance, is affordable and the articles are worth reading!”
Susan Correia, SVPPURVIS Systems 
“It’s also a great asset during security audits, helping us demonstrate ongoing employee engagement and awareness.”
Connie Johansen, SFPC, Corporate Security Manager, FSOHX5 
“The quarterly issues exceed the NISPOM compliance requirement and keep security in front of our employees all throughout the year.”
Kyle Mckay, FSOFlightSafety International 
Built for NISPOM Compliance
• Show your ISR that you have a strong, consistent quarterly outreach that goes out to both cleared and uncleared personnel
• Keep your people audit-ready all year long by creating total workforce awareness around NISPOM duties and threats to classified data and critical assets
• Show DCSA that your SMO is engaged by making them the business sponsor. Have them send out your branded Employee Security Connection to all cleared and uncleared personnel.
Built for NISPOM Compliance
Meet and Support Multiple NISPOM Requirements.
• Show your ISR that you have a strong, consistent quarterly outreach that goes out to both cleared and uncleared personnel
• Keep your people audit-ready all year long by creating total workforce awareness around NISPOM duties and threats to classified data and critical assets
• Show DCSA that your SMO is engaged by making them the business sponsor. Have them send out your branded Employee Security Connection to all cleared and uncleared personnel.
We Do the Work – You Get the Credit!
We Do the Work –
You Get the Credit!
Save hours (and headaches) by eliminating the need to research, write, design, and publish your own security awareness content. Increase team productivity and upgrade your program at the same time.
“It also reduces the workload on our security team.”
Ted Bertram, Security AdministratorViasat, Inc.
“It also saves our security team valuable time—we no longer have to create a newsletter ourselves.”
Leelena Wheeler, FSOL3Harris Technologies 
“Security is a team effort, and Employee Security Connection helps me tie everything together each quarter with minimal effort.”
Leighton Quick, VP, Security, FSOGovernment Services and Systems, Viasat, Inc.
“It has also reduced our team’s workload.”
Brooke Fuemmeler, ASFOBoecore/Ascension Engineering Group/Orbit Logic 
“Utilizing the Security Connection has also helped free up time to work on other requirements.”
Holly Reynolds, FSOTrident Systems 
“It has also significantly reduced our team’s workload by eliminating the need to write, design, and schedule content ourselves.”
Nicole Bevan, ISP®, Corporate Security ManagerApplied Research Associates
“The Employee Security Connection consistently reduces our team’s workload by delivering relevant, ready-to-share content that resonates with both cleared and uncleared employees.”
Darren Quarles, SFPC, Director of SecurityCOLSA Corporation 
“It’s a real time-saver for our security team and helps us provide clear, consistent messaging across the organization.”
Jean Dunn, Finance Manager, FSOMentis Sciences, Inc. 
“The Employee Security Connection is a simple and effective way to keep employees updated and aware of security issues and stories.”
Tina Barrington, Security Manager, FSO, ITPSO, IS-SAArmtec Defense Technologies 
“We’ve found it easy to customize. Adding our logo was seamless, and we really appreciate the flexibility of the last page for including company-specific security updates.”
Connie Johansen, SFPC, Corporate Security Manager, FSOHX5
Trusted by Security Leaders Across Cleared Industry and Federal Government
Whether you're managing one facility or leading a multisite security operation — the Employee Security Connection enhances your program.
Trusted by Security Leaders Across Cleared Industry
Whether you're managing one facility or leading a multisite security operation — See how ESC supports your program.
Facility Security Officers
Directors of Security and Multi-Site Program Managers
Insider Threat Program Senior Officials (ITPSOs)
Admins & Training Coordinators
Multi-Facility Compliance Leads and Corporate Security Officers
Senior Management Officials
Facility Security Officers
If you’re responsible for satisfying CFR 117.12, managing DCSA expectations, and keeping security top-of-mind for cleared employees, Employee Security Connection helps you deliver professional awareness—without creating content from scratch.
- Reinforces key responsibilities under NISPOM
- Topics include self-reporting, foreign travel, insider threat, and proper handling
- Designed to meet DCSA’s expectations for ongoing training
- Quarterly issues are co-branded, dated, and easy to document for your next review
- You get a credible, inspector-friendly awareness program—with no writing required
The Employee Security Connection has been trusted by FSOs for nearly 40 years to help protect their FCL and reduce inspection risk.
Directors of Security and Multi-Site Program Managers
If you oversee security across multiple locations or manage a broader program, Employee Security Connection helps you bring consistency, professionalism, and audit readiness across your footprint.
- Delivers a standardized tool that your FSOs can easily distribute
- Helps prevent weak awareness programs from becoming inspection liabilities
- No internal content development needed—ready to deploy at scale
- Co-branding ensures your program identity is visible across facilities
- Makes it easy to show senior leadership a proactive approach to compliance
The Employee Security Connection gives you enterprise-level consistency without enterprise-level complexity.
Insider Threat Program Senior Officials (ITPSOs)
If you’re working to build a culture of vigilance and reinforce trusted reporting, Employee Security Connection helps keep the insider threat message active between briefings or assessments.
- Includes articles focused on suspicious behavior, personal conduct, and insider indicators
- Delivered quarterly to maintain an active, visible presence
- Easy to share—by email, print, or internal site
- Supports documentation for DCSA’s insider threat review expectations
- No need to build or coordinate additional awareness materials internally
The Employee Security Connection helps you move beyond compliance and maintain real behavioral engagement.
Admins & Training Coordinators
Whether you handle onboarding packets, awareness distribution, or LMS uploads, Employee Security Connection gives you ready-made materials you can send with confidence.
- PDF and email-ready editions take minutes to distribute
- Co-branded and dated—no formatting, no editing
- Reinforces content your FSOs and program leads want seen
- Simple to use and easy to document
- Designed to engage both cleared and uncleared personnel
The Employee Security Connection helps you deliver quality training materials without having to create them yourself.
Multi-Facility Compliance Leads and Corporate Security Officers
When you’re responsible for security consistency across a corporate enterprise, Employee Security Connection gives you a proven awareness tool that scales across cleared sites with minimal lift.
- Helps align field FSOs with corporate compliance standards
- Quarterly delivery ensures consistent content across the calendar year
- Scalable pricing and distribution options available
- Supports record keeping and readiness across all locations
- Designed to reduce inspection variability tied to inconsistent security awareness outreach
The Employee Security Connection strengthens your corporate security posture from the ground up—with one reliable tool.
Senior Management Officials
As a Senior Management Official, you’re ultimately responsible for the performance of your company’s security program. Employee Security Connection helps demonstrate that responsibility is being met—clearly and consistently—without requiring day-to-day involvement.
- As business sponsor or your organization’s Employee Security Connection you demonstrate support and engagement to DCSA
- Reinforces the organization’s commitment to safeguarding classified information as not just a security issue – but a business issue as well
- Provides ongoing training that meets CFR 117.12 requirements for cleared personnel
- Helps FSOs maintain a visible, inspector-friendly awareness program
- Supports audit readiness and inspection outcomes with branded, dated materials
- Scales across multiple locations and facilities without operational disruption
The Employee Security Connection concretely demonstrates your engagement and support of the industrial security program and protects your FCL and contracts with an effective strategy for keeping your people audit-ready throughout the year. f
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How good would it feel to check a full year of security awareness off your to-do list? We produce an outstanding and affordable employee security newsletter so you can focus on other important tasks.
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Think about how good it'd feel to check a year of security awareness off your to-do list!
We produce an outstanding and affordable employee security awareness newsletter so you can get more done and focus on other important tasks.
See What Subscribers Say About Employee Engagement
Employees look forward to it because the content is relatable, useful, interesting and easy to digest. You'll consistently spark conversations and positive feedback from everyone including senior leaders.
“We’ve seen stronger employee engagement around OPSEC, Insider Threat, and day-to-day security awareness.”
Boykin “Chip” Carter, Deputy Director of SecurityApplied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security, University of Maryland
“It helps us regularly connect with our broader workforce—including both cleared and uncleared employees.”
Ted Bertram, Security AdministratorViasat, Inc.
“That ongoing awareness supports employee engagement and helps build a security-minded culture.”
Tina Barrington, Security Manager, FSO, ITPSO, IS-SAArmtec Defense Technologies
“Your newsletter has been instrumental in strengthening employee engagement and fostering a more security-aware workforce.”
Anne Marie Strickland, Corporate Security ManagerAlakaina
“We regularly get requests from employees asking if they may share a newsletter article with a family member or friend.”
Thomas Brown, Director, Government Security OperationsAECOM 
“I regularly receive positive feedback and can often align each edition with a current area of concern raised by our Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering teams.”
Leighton Quick, VP, Security, FSOGovernment Services and Systems, Viasat, Inc.
“Employees at all levels have responded very positively to the information it provides, and it’s clearly heightened their awareness of potential security risks both on the job and in their personal lives.”
Lebaron Sims, FSO/ITPSOToray Advanced Composites-ADS
“We’ve seen stronger employee engagement, with many staff offering positive feedback on the content.”
Nicole Bevan, ISP®, Corporate Security ManagerApplied Research Associates
“The articles are always well received—and we get positive feedback every time.”
Darren Quarles, SFPC, Director of SecurityCOLSA Corporation
“Employee Security Connection has been well received across our organization—we’ve gotten positive feedback from employees, and it’s clear the content resonates.”
Connie Johansen, SFPC, Corporate Security Manager, FSOHX5
What You Get Each Quarter
An outstanding and affordable 8-page newsletter delivered right to your inbox the first week of every new quarter
• Easy to share by email or intranet or print
• Permission to co-brand with your logo
• Permission to share with uncleared personnel for free
What You Get
A ready-to-share digital newsletter delivered to you every new quarter.
• Easy to share by email, intranet or printed
• Easy to add your logo
• Delivered to you quarterly like clockwork
• You can also send to all uncleared personnel at no additional cost
Unsolicited Positive Feedback
You won’t have to chase feedback — employees give it freely. From thank-you notes to requests to share articles with family, ESC content resonates in a way most other training never does.
“I regularly get positive feedback from employees about how easy the layout is to read.”
Leelena Wheeler, FSOL3Harris Technologies
“I get regular thank-you notes from employees when I send out our Employee Security Connection.”
Thomas Brown, Director, Government Security OperationsAECOM
“Employees look forward to receiving the quarterly Employee Security Connection, especially the seasonal tips—like summer vacation reminders and holiday scam warnings.”
Steve Bergeman, Facility Security OfficerBlack & Veatch Special Projects Corp. 
“Employee Security Connection has been well received across our organization—we’ve gotten positive feedback from employees, and it’s clear the content resonates.”
Connie Johansen, SFPC, Corporate Security Manager, FSOHX5
“Security Connection assists us on a wide level to keep our plant population informed of the threats around us.”
Jordan Loyd, NRC Compliance SpecialistBWXT 
“By sharing real-world incidents, lessons learned, and success stories, Employee Security Connection normalizes security conversations and fosters open discussion.”
Michael Laurie, Executive Director of Information Protection and SecurityOdyssey 
“Great newsletter. Information for cleared and uncleared personnel. Employees thank us for making the information available!”
Susan Neal, FSO3dB Labs 
“Not only do the employees learn something new, but so does the security staff.”
Holly Reynolds, FSOTrident Systems
“I’ve seen firsthand the value it brings, both in supplementing security training and in earning positive feedback from employees and government alike.”
Rudy DuBord, Director, EHSSJuniper Networks 
Do Your Employees Thank You?
We make security relatable & interesting – which means higher engagement and less frustration trying to make security stick.
• Friendly, non-technical writing
• Variety of interesting and concise articles
• Easy to scan, doesn't feel like homework
• Includes personal/family security tips too!
Do Your Employees Thank You?
When you make security relatable & interesting you get less pushback and more cooperation.
• Friendly, non-technical writing
• Variety of interesting and concise articles
• Easy to scan, doesn't feel like homework
• Includes personal and family security tips too
See What Subscribers Say About Culture Change
Create a culture of risk reduction. Employees report more incidents, recognize
risks faster, and adopt safer practices at work and at home.
“Since subscribing to Employee Security Connection, our company’s security awareness level has increased significantly, rising from a 3 to a 7 on a 10-point scale.”
Lebaron Sims, FSO/ITPSOToray Advanced Composites-ADS
“Each distribution usually sparks several reports that might have otherwise been overlooked or forgotten.”
Steve Bergeman, Facility Security OfficerBlack & Veatch Special Projects Corp.
“The articles connect security to real life, covering topics like phishing scams, safe online shopping, and mobile device security, which makes the content relatable and encourages good habits at work and at home.”
Michael Laurie, Executive Director of Information Protection and SecurityOdyssey
“We've seen employees become more alert and proactive about spotting and reporting suspicious activity.”
Michael Grant, FSOJANUS Research Group
“The content focuses on helping employees understand security risks and identify insider threats.”
Kyle Mckay, FSOFlightSafety
“By delivering accurate, real-world information, it has empowered employees to make informed decisions and take greater personal accountability in safeguarding sensitive information.”
Anne Marie Strickland, Corporate Security ManagerAlakaina
“It’s clearly contributed to the company’s overall awareness and security culture.”
Valerie Tarantino Setneska, FSO, Industrial Security, Corporate Regulatory ComplianceRTI International 
“NSI’s Employee Security Connection has strengthened our security program by sharing timely news stories and reinforcing key security practices employees can apply both at work and at home.”
Janet Fellon, Security Education, Training, and Finance, RMSLockheed Martin Corporation
“Simply put: greater awareness solves most issues, and the Employee Security Connection delivers exactly that.”
Morgan Roberts, Counterintelligence Officer, CI/CT DivisionNASA HQ 
“We subscribe to NSI’s Security Connection because it educates our employees on numerous security awareness topics critical to creating a strong security culture.”
Holly Reynolds, FSOTrident Systems
What Kind of Content?
The variety of engaging and concise content guarantees your employees won't be turned off by your awareness program. Each quarterly issue features interesting and pertinent content related to:
• NISP issues, duties, responsibilities
• National security, defense industry
• Espionage cases
• Classified data protection, handling
• Security best practices
• Human-side of security
• Latest trends, threats, tactics
• Tips for protecting personal & family security
What Kind of Content?
A variety of engaging and concise content guarantees your employees won't tune out.
Each quarterly issue features interesting, useful and engaging content related to:
• NISP issues, duties, responsibilities
• National security, defense industry
• Espionage cases
• Classified data protection, handling
• Security best practices
• Human-side of security
• Latest trends, threats, tactics
• Tips for protecting personal & family security
What Kind of Content?
The variety of engaging and concise content guarantees your employees won't be turned off by your awareness program.
Each quarterly issue features interesting and pertinent content related to:
• NISP issues, duties, responsibilities
• National security, defense
• Espionage cases
• Classified data protection
• Security best practices
• Human-side of security
• Latest trends, threats, tactics
• Personal & family security tips
Show Evidence of SMO Engagement
DCSA is looking for evidence of SMO engagement with the security program. Make your SMO the business sponsor of your branded Employee Security Connection to send a powerful signal that security is a business issue.
Show DCSA Evidence Your SMO is Engaged
When you make the SMO business sponsor of your Employee Security Connection you send a powerful signal that security is a business issue.
• Have your SMO send out the Employee Security Connection
• Show DCSA that security is positioned as a business issue
• Use the SMO email cover letter we provide to make it easy
See What Subscribers Say About Value
Earn credibility with employees, executives, and inspectors alike. By delivering professional, relevant content, you strengthen your program and stand out as a leader.
“The Employee Security Connection has been a valuable asset to our security program.”
Julie Saylor, FSO / Project & Program Mgmt. AnalystNCR Government Systems 
“The newsletter demonstrates our organization’s commitment to security awareness and education, which is definitely a plus during government assessments.”
Steve Bergeman, Facility Security OfficerBlack & Veatch Special Projects Corp.
“Employee Security Connection has been a valuable tool in strengthening our security culture.”
Michael Laurie, Executive Director of Information Protection and SecurityOdyssey
“The Employee Security Connection has been a real asset—for both our company and our employees.”
Michael Grant, FSOJANUS Research Group
“I highly recommend adding Security Connection to your security program.”
Kyle Mckay, FSOFlightSafety
“The Employee Security Connection provides valuable insights that help inform our agency, reinforce a strong security culture, and enhance security education for our staff.”
Teri Cartledge, Security SpecialistArchitect of the Capitol 
“We originally shared the ESC newsletter with our security teams, but after a new CEO joined…he immediately asked that it be distributed to our entire executive leadership team.”
Valerie Tarantino Setneska, FSO, Industrial Security, Corporate Regulatory ComplianceRTI International
“It has earned credibility with our leadership and staff as a trusted, staple resource within our program.”
Janet Fellon, Security Education, Training, and Finance, RMSLockheed Martin Corporation
“The awareness briefings you and your organization provide continue to be an essential internal service at NASA.”
Morgan Roberts, Counterintelligence Officer, CI/CT DivisionNASA HQ
“An ROI that's easy to substantiate.”
Thomas Brown, Director, Government Security OperationsAECOM
Keep Your People & Program
Audit-Ready
The quarterly cadence of your Employee Security Connection is perfect for making sure everyone keeps their duties and responsibilities in clear view throughout the year: personnel security, safeguarding, classified meetings, reporting, insider threats – you need your people prepared and compliant with policy and procedure.
Ensure Your Facility & People are Audit-Ready All Year Long
The quarterly cadence is perfect for keeping folks up to date.
Make sure everyone keeps their duties and responsibilities in clear view throughout the year – you need your people prepared and compliant with policy and procedure.
Set Your Program to Automatic – Just 'Hit Send'
No more interruptions due to shifting priorities, increased workloads, or staff changes.
'Hit Send' is the only necessary task, ensuring a steady, continuous campaign that keeps your employees engaged, your program in compliance and your ISR impressed.
Set Your Program to Automatic – Just
'Hit Send'
No more interruptions due to shifting priorities, increased workloads, or staff changes.
'Hit Send' is the only necessary task, ensuring a steady, continuous campaign that keeps your employees engaged, your program in compliance and your ISR impressed.
Set Your Program to Automatic
– Just 'Hit Send'
Key Features and Benefits
- Subscribe today to be covered for the next 4 quarters
- Stay ready for DCSA review with proof of continuous effort
- Distribute by email, intranet, or print—whatever works for you
- No content to create, no extra approvals needed
- Add your logo – it’s easy
- Save a ton of time you can use elsewhere
- Make your SMO the business sponsor to get them engaged with your program – something DCSA looks for during inspection
Bonus Features - Free
- Distribute to your uncleared personnel at no additional charge
- ‘Cover letter’ email makes it easy for your SMO to be the one who distributes your branded Employee Security Connection
- ‘Security Corner’ template let’s you add a page to the newsletter if you want to include more information
