The Society of Industrial Security Professionals

We enable security professionals to meet their most challenging endeavors.

For over 50 years, NCMS has provided building blocks in the development of security professionals

Training

Informative, relevant, free, virtual security training sessions lead by experts.

Mentoring

Forge connections with other security professionals, as a mentor or mentee.

Certification

Show requisite knowledge of directives used by the average Industrial Security Professional on a daily basis.

Advocacy

Offering the industry a voice at the national security policy level.

Upcoming Events

NCMS 61st Annual Training Seminar
Apr
22
Tue
11:30 AM
 – 1:00 PM
 EDT
Chapter | New England Chapter

Location

Join us virtually for this month's learn at lunch.

Contact

Doris Parr, ISP®

Details

Best Practices during a Security Review and Prepping for a Security Review
Rene Haley, VP of Corporate Security & FSO, ISI

Apr
23
Wed
11:00 AM
 – 1:00 PM
 EDT
Chapter | Lone Star Chapter

Location

Virtual
NCMS Zoom

Contact

Carrie Wood

Details

Announcing our next Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd!

We are pleased to offer you a virtual Chapter Meeting!

Agenda:
11:00am – 11:15am Chapter Business
11:15am – 11:45am Security Review & Rating Process
11:45am – 11:50am Break
11:50am – 1:00pm Expert Networks

NCMS Lone Star member, Joe Landry, ISP®, is the FSO / Security Manager for ARL:UT in Austin, TX. ARL:UT completed a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Security Review (SR) utilizing the new Rating Process in February 2025. Joe will share his lessons learned and best practices / tips for your company to prepare for the new DCSA SR Rating Process.

Jonathan Pyzyinski is Intelligence Analyst Staff, MFC Counterintelligence, and Insider Threat Program Senior Official with Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX. Jonathan will present on Expert Networks. This topic was highlighted as the Special Focus Area in the DCSA 2024 Targeting U.S. Technologies: A Report of Threats to Cleared Industry!

This briefing covers the topic and provides case studies of groups and individuals masked as marketing tools to gather information from subject matter experts in the industry and the problems they pose:
• They work with anonymous clients
• Plausible deniability for industrial espionage
• Suspicious tactics
• Reporting issues
• Potential violation of company policies

Join us for this educational opportunity!

After you register, you’ll receive a NCMS Zoom meeting invite.

Apr
23
Wed
3:00 PM
 – 4:00 PM
 EDT
National | NCMS Live

Location

Online Webinar

Contact

The NCMSLive Team

Details

PRESENTED BY: Matthew Kitzman
DCSA, Verification & Triage Unit

Understanding the FCL Lifecycle, its requirements, and timelines from FCL sponsorship to FCL termination equips industry with the knowledge to navigate each Stage with ease. During this lesson, DCSA will provide an overview of the end-to-end FCL Lifecyle, including how to obtain an FCL, sponsor another contractor an FCL, and obtaining an FCL upgrade. By the end of the lesson, you will have a better appreciation for the Stages that make up the Lifecycle and you can ensure you play your part in the success of your company.

Apr
24
Thu
11:00 AM
 – 1:00 PM
 EDT
Chapter | Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter

Location

Raytheon (Richardson)
1717 E. Cityline Dr; Richardson, Tx 75082

Contact

DFW Chapter Officers

Details

Topics:
Personnel Security (Best Practices)
FBI Threat Brief

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