Security

It is a sad reality, but the United States has been betrayed by people holding positions of trust. Arguably, “insiders” have caused more damage than trained, foreign professional intelligence officers working on behalf of their respective governments. Not every suspicious circumstance or behavior represents a spy in our midst, but every situation needs to be examined to determine whether our nation’s secrets are at risks.

Insider threats are acts of commission or omission by an insider who intentionally or unintentionally compromises or potentially compromises DoD's ability to accomplish its mission. These acts include, but are not limited to, espionage, unauthorized disclosure of information, and any other activity resulting in the loss or degradation of departmental resources or capabilities.

• Failure to report overseas travel or contact with foreign nationals
• Seeking to gain higher clearance or expand access outside the job scope
• Engaging in classified conversations without a need to know
• Working hours inconsistent with job assignment or insistence on working in private
• Exploitable behavior traits
• Repeated security violations and general disregard for security rules
• Attempting to enter areas not granted access to

• Depression
• Gambling Problems
• Stress In Personal Life
• Financial Trouble
• Use of Alcohol Or Drugs
• Prior Disciplinary Issues At Work

• Keeping classified material in unauthorized locations (e.g. At home)
• Attempting to access sensitive information without authorization
• Obtaining access to classified information inconsistent with present duty requirements
• Questionable file downloads
• Unauthorized use of removable media

• Loss or compromise of classified, export-controlled, or proprietary information
• Weapons systems cloned, destroyed, or countered
• Loss of technological superiority
• Economic loss
• Loss of Life

• Keeping classified materials in an unauthorized location
• Attempting to access sensitive information without authorization
• Obtaining access to sensitive information inconsistent with present duty requirements

• Using an unclassified medium to transmit classified materials
• Discussing classified materials on a non-secure telephone
• Removing classification markings from documents

• Repeated or un-required work outside of normal duty hours
• Sudden reversal of financial situation or a sudden repayment of large debts or loans
• Attempting to conceal foreign travel or failure to report contact with foreign nationals

YOU and your colleagues are the first line of defense against espionage. Help protect our national security by reporting any suspicious behavior that may be related to a potential compromise of classified information.

Be aware of the actions of those around you and report suspicious behaviors.

Foreign travel: Foreign travel increases the risk of foreign intelligence targeting. You can be the target of a foreign intelligence or security services at any time and any place; the possibility of becoming the target of foreign intelligence activities is greater when you travel overseas.
Cleared and un-cleared individuals will submit an itinerary along with a DenMar Foreign Travel Reporting Form to the FSO for all official and unofficial foreign travel outside the United States. Any deviations from approved travel itineraries will be reported within five (5) days of return.

• Travel to Puerto Rico, Guam, or other U.S. possessions and territories is not considered foreign travel and need not be reported.
• Check with your installation security office before foreign travel to Mexico or other Latin American countries
• Unplanned day trips to Canada or Mexico shall be reported upon return within five (5) business days.
• FSO will administer a defensive security and counterintelligence security briefing prior to approved foreign travel.
• Upon return from foreign travel, all covered individuals will complete a DenMar Foreign Travel Debrief Report form and forward it to the FSO.

Foreign Contacts: The company requires the reporting of contact(s) with a foreign national as part of a covered individual's official duties. Foreign activities that are to be reported include (a) application for and receipt of foreign citizenship and (b) application for, possession, or use of a foreign passport or identity card for travel. Reportable activities also include attempted elicitation, exploitation, blackmail, coercion or enticement to obtain classified information.

• Bugged hotel rooms or airline cabins
• Intercepts of fax and e-mail transmissions
• Recording of telephone calls/conversations
• Unauthorized access and downloading, including outright theft of hardware and software
• Installation of malicious software
• Intrusions into or searches of hotel rooms, briefcases, luggage, etc.
• Recruitment or substitution of flight attendants
• Individuals appearing to try and eavesdrop on your conversations
• Individuals attempting to read your computer screen or documents over your shoulder

• Do not publicize travel plans and limit sharing of information to people who need to know
• Do not post pictures or mention you are on travel on social media until your return
• Conduct pre-travel security briefings
• Maintain control of sensitive information, media and equipment. Do not pack these types of articles in checked baggage.
• Avoid using public Wi-Fi or public USB charging stations to charge your phone, only use AC power outlets
• Keep hotel room doors locked. Note how the room looks when you leave.
• Limit sensitive discussion. Public areas are rarely suitable for discussion of sensitive information.
• Do not use computer or fax equipment at foreign hotels or business centers for sensitive matters
• Ignore or deflect intrusive or suspect inquiries or conversations about professional or personal matters
• Keep unwanted sensitive materials until it can be disposed of securely
• Attend post-travel debriefing

BOTTOM LINE: BE ASSERTIVE. BE ALERT. BE AWARE OF ACTIONS OF THOSE AROUND YOU. REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE FSO/AFSO!
 
COMPANY FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (FSO)/ALTERNATE FSO

Dennis R. Holland, FSO (580) 355-8900 [office] or (580) 678-0062 [cell]

Darren Womack, Alternate FS0 (405) 949-2901 or (405) 306-5464 [cell]

DoD Hotline 1-800-424-9098