Inspection-ready execution
- Aligned to DCSA expectations and real inspection behavior
- Documentation that is defensible and complete
- Clear corrective actions and sustainment cadence
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About Need-To-Know Consulting
Practical, inspection-ready security consulting for organizations operating in—or preparing to enter—the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
Who We Are
Cleared security expertise you can rely on
Need-To-Know Consulting supports defense contractors and cleared organizations with security programs that are correct, defensible, and built for real operations.
What we provide
- FSO and fractional FSO support
- Facility Clearance (FCL) preparation and sustainment
- NISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117 compliance implementation
- DISS / NISS administration support
- Insider Threat program development
- Self-inspections and inspection readiness
- ICD 705–informed classified facility planning
How we work
Clear scope, clean deliverables, and guidance that leadership and staff can act on. We avoid over-engineered solutions and build right-sized programs your team can sustain.
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Why Us
Inspection-focused, operationally realistic, sustainable
Security compliance should enable the mission—not obstruct it. Our work is built to hold up under scrutiny and remain usable long after delivery.
Operational credibility
- Built for real teams with real constraints
- Processes people can follow without friction
- Risk-based decisions leadership can support
Sustainable outcomes
- Right-sized programs that scale with growth
- Templates and tooling for steady compliance
- Reduced rework and last-minute scrambles
Next Step
Let’s talk about your security and compliance needs
Whether you’re pursuing a first-time clearance or strengthening an existing program, we’ll recommend a practical path forward with clear scope and deliverables.
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