The National Industrial Security Program (NISP) is a U.S. government program established by Executive Order 12829 to safeguard classified information that is held by U.S. private industry. It ensures that cleared U.S. defense industry safeguards classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) administers the NISP on behalf of the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The NISP affects all executive branch agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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To be eligible for the Cogswell Awards, cleared facilities must establish and maintain a security program that far exceeds the basic National Industrial Security Program requirements and provide leadership to other cleared facilities in establishing best practices while maintaining the highest standards for security.
Less than 1% of cleared contractors in the National Industrial Security Program are selected annually to receive a James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award.
Less than 1% of cleared contractors in the National Industrial Security Program are selected annually to receive the Cogswell Award.