Insider's Guide to Security Clearances: Get the Clearance and Land the Job (Security Clearances and Cleared Defense Contractors)

Having been tasked with the mission to research all that I could about Security Clearances and the Facility Security Officer (FSO) position at a government contracting firm, it was difficult to find resources on the topic that were available for the up-and-coming FSO. In this book, Mr Bennett gives clear and concise answers to help guide the way for those that haven't been in the industry for long or at all. And with the Kindle edition, it was easy to have the book with me for reference whenever I needed help with knowing which forms to use, what acronyms stand for, and what is the next step in the Security Clearance process. I highly recommend this and other RedBike Publishing books on the subject - they are quite helpful for those new to the industry and those that are refreshing their studies.

The book is great-- cuts to the point on how to get started in this business. Succinctly describes what you need to do to get your business set up to work on clearance contracts. Gives you helpful links, and does a fairly good job at listing out the "to-do's".

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As a 30-year security profession who has been involved with government and high-security industrial projects, I find this is an important book. Individuals and companies wanting to obtain and maintain security clearances will find this an excellent resource. Mr. Bennett provides background and an overview of security clearances, description of clearance levels along with the need-to-know, and how to navigate through the intricate application process for those who want to win DOD projects.Mr. Bennett has excellent credentials for writing this book and his insight into the processes of applying and maintaining clearance is highly informing. He gives a thorough overview of forms and documentation needed to apply and discusses the agencies and departments involved. He provides a detailed description of the application and approval process and details information on the criteria used to make decisions on granting clearance and includes real-world scenarios.He describes FSO’s responsibilities and their relationships with various agencies. He highlights training requirements on topics like, counterintelligence threat awareness, cyber-security awareness, insider threat awareness and he describes employee reporting obligation and procedures.If you want to learn more, buy the book. It’s excellent!Well done, Mr. Bennett

This book by Jeffrey Bennett is a tool that every person with a clearance should own; it's a must have. He takes a not so titillating subject and breathes new life into it in a manner that is not only easy to understand but also very thoroughly explained. From the basics to the advanced concepts and everything in between, Jeff's seemingly innate knowledge is apparent and his delivery is nothing short of expert. Whether the reader just received their clearance eligibility or they have had it for their entire career, there is a great deal to be learned from the concepts and information contained therein. The reader will get more than their money's worth from this publication and will undoubtedly be used as a reference and guide for years to come.

Did not really provide more detail than what is available publicly and misstates requirements (like what is required re financial disclosures on the SF-86). Not worth the money in my view.

I'd never thought I would side with Conservatives, but when it comes to education, maybe a person really can have too much of a good thing. It seems that a lot of scholarship does not make for a good book.If you're looking for a book that treats knowledge on FSO, and knowledge on the security sector in general as well as similar practices in a neutral way, this isn't it. This is a book that has been written for a genuine SAPPC, SFPC, ISOC, ISP academic audience.- K

Jeff has a wealth of knowledge and experience about security clearances. This book is your chance to learn from an expert. Security clearances are vital to understanding and working in the defense, intelligence, and federal contracting industries. Buy this book to get up to speed!