NCMS is a non-profit, professional security society offering unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development at the local and national levels. For nearly 60 years, NCMS has provided building blocks in the development of security professionals through in-depth training, mentoring, and certification; as well as offering industry a voice at the national security policy level. In fact, no other professional association matches NCMS’ specific offerings or the return on investment for member benefits in the national security arena.
NCMS was founded as a non-profit organization in 1964 by a group of government and industry security classification managers and administrators who recognized the importance of establishing a society, national in scope, to advance the practice of Classification Management as a profession.
In March 2005, the 41st Board of Directors voted to change the name of the National Classification Management Society to NCMS, Inc., the Society of Industrial Security Professionals. The name was changed to better reflect the current state of the security profession and the broader scope of our mission.
Today, the Society has over 7,000 members in the United States and overseas. Members come from the Defense Industrial Base serving virtually every Federal agency involved in national security. As the Society has grown over the years, its focus has also expanded. NCMS now provides professional development for its members in the many fields of industrial security, cybersecurity and classification management.
Our Vision and Mission
In 2009, the 45th Board of Directors redefined the Society’s previous purpose and scope into a new vision and mission to better reflect the goals and objectives of the organization, as well as the changing role of the security professional.
Goals and Strategy
The strategic plan is used as a guide for NCMS to take targeted and measurable action toward accomplishing its vision and mission. The plan outlines objectives that provide clear guidance for priorities and a basis for evaluation.
Society Management
The property, business, and affairs of the Society are managed and controlled by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board employs a professional management company to assist in carrying out the business of the Society.
Ethics
Membership in the NCMS is a privilege and with it comes the expectation of professional and ethical behavior—beyond merely complying with the laws, rules, and regulations that govern our business.