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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Future

l Completions 3,250 4,699 5,269 8,568 24,726 26,867 30,892 30,606 50,573 91,649 124,600 

Total 

Completions

2000 2001 2002 

Total Completions 3,250 4,699 5,269 

CDSE Course Completions

Mission, Vision and FY10 Initiatives

Mission: Provide the Department of Defense with a security center of 

excellence for the professionalization of the security community and be the 

premier provider of security education and training for Department of Defense 

and industry. Furnish unparalleled development, delivery and exchange 

of security knowledge to ensure a high performing workforce capable of 

addressing our Nation’s security challenges.

Vision: To be the premier provider and center of excellence for security 

training, professionalization, education, research, and multimedia production 

for the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base.

FY10 Initiatives:

•	 Develop DoD Security Professional Certification

•	 Educate Leaders for the DoD Security Community

•	 Design CDSE Knowledge Repository & Collaborative Work Environment

•	 Conduct the 2010 DoD Worldwide Security Conference

•	 Enhance Simulation Capabilities

•	 Expand eLearning Offerings

•	 Transform Training for DSS Industrial Security Program Personnel

•	 Provide Instructor-Led Residence & Mobile Training

•	 Support the War Fighter

•	 Engage and Support the International Security Community
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From The Front Office

From Kevin Jones

In March 2010, the Director of the Defense Security Service (DSS) formally 

established the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE). The CDSE 

will conduct security education, training and professional development functions 

and be responsible for administering the DoD Security Professional Education 

Development Program, the DoD Personnel Security Adjudicator Certification 

Program, and for carrying out security training program assessments and 

development functions. 

Part of the rationale for creating the Center lies in the new missions that have 

been assigned to the agency. Specifically, DoD Instruction 3305.13, “DoD Security 

Training,” assigns the Director, DSS, as the functional manager responsible for the 

execution and maintenance of DoD security training. The DSS Future Options Study 

expanded on the 2007 DoD Instruction and specifically suggested the development 

of “A Security Community Center of Excellence.” Additionally, the memo issued 

by the Deputy Secretary of Defense on Jan. 15, 2009, DSS Future Options Study 

Recommendations, directed DSS to “reinvigorate the Security Education Training 

and Awareness Program.”

With the creation of the CDSE, the DSS Academy’s focus will shift to the training 

and education of the internal DSS security workforce. The CDSE will assume the 

training previously provided by the Academy in addition to professionalizing the 

security workforce.

From Denise Humphrey

In October 2008, the Defense Security Service (DSS) established the Department 

of Defense Security Training Council (DSTC). The DSTC is comprised of senior 

level security community representatives from across the department who serve 

as an advisory body on DoD security education and training. From its inception, 

the DSTC has focused on establishing security competencies and addressing 

professionalization of the DoD security workforce. This effort has resulted in 

the development of the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) 

Program. The SPēD Program addresses the direction to “reinvigorate the Security 

Education Training and Awareness Program” through the development of the SPēD 

Certification Program and alignment of education and training.

In addition to SPēD, the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) is 

addressing the evolving requirements of the DoD and industry security communities 

through a variety of new missions and functions including the following:

• Administrator for the DoD Personnel Security Adjudication Certification Program

• Graduate-level courses and higher education opportunities aimed to develop 

 leaders of the DoD security community

• Repository for DoD security resources

• Forum for enhanced communication within the DoD security community

• Consulting support for the DoD security community

We are pleased to share this report and look forward to serving you in 2011.

Kevin J. Jones, Director, 

Center for Development 

of Security Excellence, 

Defense Security Service

Denise D. Humphrey, 

Deputy Director, Center for 

Development of Security 

Excellence
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Initiative: Develop DoD Security Professional Certification

Successes:

Launching a Professional Certification 

Program

This year, the Center for Development of Security 

Excellence (CDSE) took a major step toward fulfilling 

the long term goal of professionalizing the DoD 

security workforce by formally establishing the 

Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) 

Program. The SPēD Program brings together three 

elements to enhance the quality and competency 

of the security workforce: Training and Education, 

Security Professionalization support, and the SPēD 

Certification Program. 

Security Training and Education

The security workforce’s professional development 

was enhanced by increases in the number, scope, 

and delivery methods of security courses offered by 

the CDSE. The CDSE continues to develop courses and 

training tools to support the professional 

development effort.

Security Professionalization Support

This year, CDSE established a Division specifically 

tasked to support professionalization of the defense 

security community. This organization published a 

security professional newsletter, developed a Website 

devoted to promoting professional awareness and 

development, coordinated the activities of the 

DoD Security Training Council, and implemented 

the first of four certifications within its professional 

certification program. During FY11 the Division will 

be developing career maps, professional forums, and 

other professional development tools for the security 

community. 

SPēD Certification Program

The SPēD Certification Program is designed to ensure 

that the DOD security workforce has the skills and 

knowledge needed to address 21st century threats 

and challenges. The program has four certifications. 

The assessment for each certification assesses security 

practitioners’ skills and knowledge against the required 

scope, complexity, and level of security-related work.

To support the certification effort, CDSE developed a 

diagnostic test and other training tools to help security 

practitioners prepare for the certification assessments. 

To inform the security community of the SPēD Program, 

CDSE launched an aggressive community briefing 

campaign, beginning with the 2010 DoD Worldwide 

Security Conference. Lastly, to ensure candidates know 

about SPēD Certification and how to become certified, 

the Professionalization Division developed a Security

Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) 

Candidate Handbook. The Beta Test for SFPC was 

initiated late in FY10 and is scheduled for operational 

implementation during the second quarter FY11. 

Security Asset Protection Professional Certification and 

Security Program Integration Professional Certification 

are under development.

The SPēD Program is making major inroads towards 

developing a more competent and effective workforce.

SPēD Certification Program

•	 Security Fundamentals Professional 

Certification (SFPC)

•	 Security Asset Protection Professional 

Certification (SAPPC)

•	 Security Program Integration Professional 

Certification (SPIPC)

•	 Security Enterprise Professional Certification 

(SEPC)

For more information about SPēD, visit 

http://dssa.dss.mil/seta/sped/sped.html

SPēD Certification Benefits

•	 Portable Credentials across the DoD and the 

Intelligence Community

•	Demonstration of Success and Mastery

•	 Elevation of the Career Field to 

Professional Status

•	A Clear Pathway to Success

The Pathway to Success 

Begins with
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Initiative: Educate Leaders for the DoD Security Community

Successes:

Education Division Established

In response to needs of the DoD security community, 

the Center for Development of Security Excellence 

(CDSE) established the Education Division in FY10. The 

Education Division supports national security and the 

war fighter by educating leaders for the Department of 

Defense security community. 

The Education Division accomplishes this mission by 

developing and delivering advanced and graduatelevel courses and facilitating research.

Security Education Needs Assessment Study 

CDSE initiated a needs assessment study to identify the 

need for security education. Based upon preliminary 

results of this study, CDSE identified specific topics for 

courses and began curriculum development.

Education Supporting SPēD Certification

Topics included in the curriculum align with the SPēD 

Program and will prepare students for the Program 

Integration Professional Certification and the Security 

Enterprise Professional Certification. 

Course Design and Development

The first graduate-level CDSE course, Applying 

Analytical Risk Management, was designed in FY10. 

Initial high-level design of four additional courses 

was completed this year, setting the stage for these 

courses to be developed in FY11. These will be the first 

graduate-level courses delivered by the DoD which 

cover topics specifically addressing the knowledge and 

cognitive skills needed by senior leaders in the DoD 

security community.

Accreditation

The Education Division coordinates CDSE’s efforts 

to maintain accreditation through the Council on 

Occupational Education (COE). Substantive changes 

were reported to COE in FY10 based upon organizational 

changes since the last COE self-study. 

In future years, CDSE Education Division will seek 

accreditation through Middle States Commission on 

Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE accreditation will 

credential CDSE to confer certificates and degrees 

that are recognized throughout the security and 

academic communities. In FY10 the Education Division 

participated in the MSCHE annual conference and 

identified standards that will be met to support 

MSCHE accreditation. 

CDSE Credits Transferable to Colleges 

and Universities

CDSE has contacted the American Council on Education 

(ACE) and plans to seek ACE CREDIT recommendations 

for several CDSE courses. ACE CREDIT recommendations 

are recognized by colleges and universities throughout 

the United States and worldwide. ACE CREDIT 

recommendations will allow students to transfer credit 

earned by completing CDSE courses and apply that 

credit towards completion of degree requirements at 

participating colleges and universities. 

Education will have a blended learning approach to 

include classroom and distance learning.
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Initiative: Design CDSE Knowledge Repository & Collaborative 

Work Environment

Successes:

Knowledge Management Platform Acquired

The Center for Development of Security Excellence 

(CDSE) acquired Sharepoint 2007 as an enterprise 

solution for Web development, knowledge 

management, and workplace collaboration. This 

platform provides the underpinning of the CDSE’s 

development of knowledge management and 

collaboration systems.

Collaborative Environment

This environment will facilitate workplace collaboration 

through:

•	Communities of Practice – Provide facilities for 

the establishment and management of communities 

of practice.

•	Communication – Asynchronous and nonsynchronous environment for communication and 

sharing, e.g., Defense Connect Online (DCO), to 

include voice, instant messaging, video, document 

sharing, and whiteboard activities.

•	Enterprise Yellow Pages – A mechanism for 

brokering knowledge transfer by identifying 

individuals in the Center having education or 

experience which will offer lessons learned to 

others in the Center.

•	Ask The Expert – Combination of e-mail, 

blogs, discussions, and chat that allows access 

to acknowledged subject matter experts in 

DoD security.

•	Links to External Content – These are links 

to useful documents and other content under 

the control of another organization, e.g., Under 

Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)), 

Navy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

The more extensive a man’s 

knowledge of what has been 

done, the greater will be his 

power of knowing what to do.

 Benjamin Disraeli

 (1804-1881)

The more extensive a man’s 

knowledge of what has been 

done, the greater will be his 

power of knowing what to do.

 Benjamin Disraeli

 (1804-1881)

Knowledge Repository

The repository is designed to:

•	Capture Content – includes mechanism(s) for 

inputting of content to include, but not limited to, 

notes, documents, images, and video.

•	Control/Manage Content – includes versioning 

software and robust indexing to facilitate the 

identification and retrieval of content. 

•	Direct Content – offers workflow application to 

facilitate coordination of documents and other 

content.

•	 Retrieve and Present Content – includes 

mechanism(s) for searching, displaying, transmitting 

or printing content.

•	Records Management – uses versioning capability 

to identify and archive records for a specified 

period of time.

The repository constitutes a durable, re-usable, 

searchable knowledge base supporting the CDSE’s 

development and delivery of learning products.

The Knowledge Repository and Community fit together 

to enable DSS to share ideas and catalog content.
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Initiative: Conduct the 2010 DoD Worldwide 

Security Conference

Successes:

Staying Connected for Security Excellence

The Center for Development of Security Excellence 

hosted the 2010 DoD Worldwide Security Conference 

in Rosemont, Illinois, Aug. 3 to 6, 2010 at the Westin 

O’Hare Hotel. The theme of the conference, Staying 

Connected for Security Excellence, was demonstrated 

through a number of sessions on how the Nation’s 

security policy is changing, and how these changes will 

affect the Department of Defense. The conference 

offered a springboard for the introduction of the Security 

Professional Education Development Program (SPēD) 

and its certification plan for security professionals. 

Total attendance was 519, which included 439 mid 

to senior-level DoD security professionals. Based on 

attendee critiques, the overall consensus was the 

conference was a huge success.

Agenda

Mr. Stanley L. Sims, Director of Security, Office of 

the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, (HUMINT, 

Counterintelligence and Security), Office of the Under 

Security of Defense for Intelligence provided opening 

comments on the status of DoD Security Policy. Mr. 

Kevin J. Jones, Director, Center for Development 

of Security Excellence, shared his vision on “A 

Reinvigorated DSS SETA Program,” which included the 

announcement of the establishment of the DSS Center 

for Development of Security Excellence. Following Mr. 

Jones were 42 general and break-out sessions. Sessions 

were supported by 43 external speakers and nine DSS 

speakers. The agenda focused on the integration of 

security practices, lateral communications within 

security communities, and challenges facing security 

professionals.

The conference was by far the most 

productive I have ever attended. Many 

of the questions I have had over the 

last 10 years were answered in one 

week and I can honestly say, there was 

not one bad session. As a result, I have 

changed several of our organizational 

policies and have started to reorganize 

all my security programs.

Paul M. Kirchmann

Chief, Security

Defense Media Activity

The conference was by far the most 

productive I have ever attended. Many 

of the questions I have had over the 

This was the GREATEST 

conference I have ever attended 

(29 years USAF), THANK YOU!!!

Conference Participant

Paul M. Kirchmann

Chief, Security

Defense Media Activity

Conference Participant

The Conference provided information of value for 

enhancing my security program.

87%

1% 12% Disagree

Agree

Somewhat

Agree

Keynote speaker, Mr. Sims, at the 2010 DOD 

Worldwide Security Conference.
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Initiative: Enhance Simulation Capabilities

Successes:

Training Using Simulated Information 

Technology (IT) Systems

The Center for Development of Security Excellence 

(CDSE) developed four simulated IT system courses: 

•	Industrial Security Facilities Database (ISFD)

•	Industrial Security Facilities Database for DSS Users

•	 Joint Personnel Adjudication System/Joint 

Clearance and Access Verification System (JPAS/

JCAVS) Virtual Training for Security Professionals

•	 eFCL (Facility Security Clearance) for DSS Users

These courses simulate IT systems to provide handson practice with system features without jeopardizing 

data integrity.

Virtual IT Systems Environments

In addition, the Windows Virtual Environment for 

IT systems, while still in beta testing, is being used 

to demonstrate security inspection activities in the 

National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual 

(NISPOM) Chapter 8 Implementation course and 

other courses teaching information systems security 

technologies.

Virtual Environments for Windows Vista and Windows 7 

are planned for FY11. 

Virtual Performance 

Environment

The CDSE is developing a Virtual 

Performance Environment that will 

provide students the opportunity to learn 

and practice security discipline tasks 

and procedures in safe but realistically 

simulated surroundings that allow the 

student to move freely through the 

virtual world and interact with people 

and objects. This capability will provide 

an arena for both practicing and assessing 

skill acquisition in multiple authentic 

security scenarios. Eventually, students 

will be able to practice alone or in teams, 

and assess each other’s performance. 

“I really liked the practical 

examples and practice 

questions. They helped me 

stay focused and confirm 

that I understood the 

material correctly.”

JPAS/JCAVS Virtual Training 

for Security Professionals 

student

“I really liked the practical 

examples and practice 

questions. They helped me 

Cost-Benefit of Training Using 

Simulated Systems 

Fielding these courses has provided a cost-benefit 

of nearly $4.3 million ($2.8 million in travel cost 

savings and $1.5 million in productivity savings). 

JPAS/JCAVS Virtual Training 

for Security Professionals 

student

Screenshot of a Virtual Performance Environment
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Initiative: Expand eLearning Offerings

Successes:

Exceptional Growth in Number of 

eLearning Courses

The Center for Development of Security Excellence 

(CDSE) Training Division expanded the number of 

eLearning course offerings by nearly 4000 percent over 

the past decade, with a large segment of the growth 

occurring in FY10. This year, 22 new courses were 

added to the catalog.

Identifying Cross-Discipline Topics

The CDSE identified topics in classroom offerings that 

applied across security disciplines and developed 

eLearning courses to introduce the fundamentals of 

each topic. This provides several advantages:

•	 Makes essential training available to the entire 

DoD Security Professional community

•	 Provides training to those who cannot attend 

classroom training

•	 Provides training to many more people than can be 

reached through classroom training

Providing Training Anytime/Anywhere

The transition of the instructor-led Facility Security 

Officer (FSO) course to an online curriculum enabled 

the Training Division to provide training to many more 

FSOs than the classroom version, which had a capacity 

of 600 seats a year. Now there is no limit to the 

number of FSOs that can complete the curriculum at 

the time they need the training, not just when a class 

is scheduled.

“I am really appreciative in 

having access to an online course. 

It grants me more flexibility and 

time than a seminar could ever 

grant.”

Derivative Classification student

“I am really appreciative in 

having access to an online course. 

It grants me more flexibility and 

CDSE Return on Investment Ratio 9:1

Every $1 spent on eLearning course development 

results in $9 of savings in travel and productivity 

costs.

This estimate does not factor in the intangible 

benefits of eLearning courses.

New eLearning Performance 

Support Products for FY10

•	Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) 

Awareness course

•	How to Complete Standard Form 86 (SF86) 

Questionnaire for National Security Positions 

quick reference guide

•	How to Take Successful Electronic 

Fingerprints video

•	 Packaging Classified Documents video

Award Winning Courses 

In 2010, DSS received the following awards:

Omni Awards for outstanding media productions 

that engage, empower, and enlighten:

•	 Safeguarding Classified Information in the 

NISP Course

•	Original Classification Course

•	Integrating Counter Intelligence and Threat 

Awareness into your Security Program

•	Introduction to DOD Personal 

Security Adjudication

Horizon Interactive Awards in recognition of 

Excellence in Interactive Media Production: 

•	 FSO Role in the National Industrial Security 

Program (NISP)

•	 Business Structures in the NISP

Award Winning Courses 

In 2010, DSS received the following awards:

Omni Awards for outstanding media productions 

Screenshot from an eLearning course
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Initiative: Transform Training for DSS Personnel

New DSS Employee Online Training 

Products Deployed in FY10

•	 DSS Intelligence Oversight Course

•	 DSS Annual Security Awareness Course

•	 e-FCL (Facility Security Clearance) for 

DSS Users

•	 FOCI (Foreign Ownership Control and 

Influence) Process Tool

Successes:

Transformed Industrial Security Training 

Program 

There are two elements in the new Fundamentals of 

Industrial Security (FIS) training program: FIS Level I 

(FISL I) and FIS Level 2 (FISL 2) There were 60 FISL 1 

and 36 FISL 2 completions in FY10. 

FISL 1 introduces new Industrial Security Representatives 

(IS Reps) and Information Systems Security Professionals 

(ISSPs) to the basic knowledge and skills required 

to perform their new jobs in their initial six-to-nine 

months of employment. They learn to conduct noncomplex surveys, independent inspections of noncomplex, non-possessing facilities, and inspections of 

non-complex possessing facilities under the supervision 

of experienced Industrial Security Professionals.

After completing a number of inspections, 

course-related activities, and learning assignments, 

the FISL 2 course brings IS Reps and ISSPs from their 

different field offices to the DSS Academy at Linthicum 

to practice the knowledge and skills acquired in FISL 1. 

At Linthicum they are introduced to applying DSS-wide 

standard procedures and practices with the guidance 

and support of senior Industrial Security subject 

matter experts.

Industrial Security Skill Standards Developed

To support the development of a complete 

modernized DSS Industrial Security curriculum, 

the Academy developed sets of skill standards for 

IS Reps, ISSPs, Field Office Chiefs, and Foreign 

Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI)/International 

Specialists. All skill standards were developed with 

stakeholder input.

FY11 Modernizations 

•	 The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) portion 

of the FISL 2 course has been extracted and will 

become an independent course. This new course 

will remain part of the Fundamentals of Industrial 

Security (FIS) training program. As an independent 

course, it will be available to other DSS Industrial 

Security professionals not enrolled in FISL 2.

•	A FOCI Basics e-Learning course will include topics 

on FOCI documentation, terminology, and roles 

and responsibilities of DSS, industry, and other 

government personnel involved in FOCI.

•	A forthcoming International Security 

Requirements eLearning course will provide basic 

information on DSS responsibilities regarding 

international security programs, including roles 

and responsibilities, documents, processes, 

requirements, and authorities. 

“FISL 2 training was a 

fundamental reason for 

increase in quality of after 

action reports and on-site 

completion of inspections.”

Field Office Supervisor

“FISL 2 training was a 

fundamental reason for 

increase in quality of after 

action reports and on-site 

completion of inspections.”

Field Office Supervisor

Ms. Kathleen M. Watson, former DSS Director, 

presents certificates to a FISL 2 class.
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Initiative: Provide Instructor-Led Resident and 

Mobile Training

Successes:

Speakers for Security Events

The Center for Development of Security Excellence 

(CDSE) provided speakers to support conferences, 

meetings, and seminars: 

•	Industrial Security Conference

•	 2010 DoD Worldwide Security Conference

•	National and local NCMS events

•	Industrial Security Awareness Council (ISAC) 

meetings and seminars 

Classroom Courses Revitalized

The Security Awareness for Educators (SAFE) course has 

been redesigned to emphasize practical application. 

Attended by security professionals who implement 

their organization’s security awareness and education 

program, student take-aways from the course include 

not just knowledge and skill, but actual tools students 

can use to implement security awareness training in 

their organizations. This is now a hands-on class full of 

tools and security awareness products graduates can 

use on the job.

FY10 Mobile Classes Exceed Resident Classes

In FY10 the CDSE Training Division conducted 44 mobile 

classes and 42 resident classes. 

Blended Environment 

The blended learning environment integrates online 

training with instructor-led classes. Experience with 

the Facility Security Officer (FSO) curriculum led to 

adapting this approach to provide blended learning 

experiences in the DoD Security Specialist and 

Information Security Management courses. Online 

eLearning courses provide training on common topics 

and are available when the student needs them. These 

are designated as prerequisites for the classroom 

training, preparing class attendees to bring to class 

the core competencies required to participate in more 

advanced training activities and exercises. Students 

can now “hit the ground running” on day one of class. 

They are prepared to discuss and complete activities in 

which they apply and extend the knowledge and skills 

they acquired in the online training. 

“Thanks for the great 

class... I have only been 

back a couple weeks and 

we got notified for a short 

notice inspection. Your 

training has gone directly 

into practice.”

James G. Bodine

“Thanks for the great 

class... I have only been 

back a couple weeks and 

we got notified for a short 

notice inspection. Your 

training has gone directly 

James G. Bodine

Scheduling Mobile Classes at Your 

Location

To request a mobile class, use the DSSA Mobile Class 

Request Form available at http://dssa.dss.mil/

seta/documents/DSSA_class_request.pdf
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Initiative: Support the War Fighter

Successes:

Support to the NATO Training Mission and 

the Combined Security Transition Command 

in Afghanistan

The Center for Development of Security Excellence 

(CDSE) provided training materials and assistance in 

support of a collaborative effort by the NATO Training 

Mission and the Combined Security Transition Command 

to provide assistance to the Afghan National Security 

Forces (ANSF) to develop training programs for their 

emerging Personnel Security Program. Just one of the 

needs Afghanistan faces in establishing a government 

responsive to its citizens’ basic needs is protecting 

its national security. This long-term effort has much 

potential to support the Afghanistan government in 

attaining its national security goals. 

Support to Iraq National Security 

Clearance Office

In response to a request from United States Forces-Iraq, 

CDSE will be training Iraqi National Security Clearance 

Office (NSCO) trainers in support of operation New 

Dawn. CDSE is customizing a curriculum for a mobile 

training team to provide Adjudication and Background 

Investigation training to Iraqi NSCO personnel in midFY11. This effort will greatly assist in building the 

Government of Iraq’s security capabilities.

International Students Attend Security 

Training at CDSE Facility in Linthicum

A Canadian national warrant officer and two foreign 

national employees of the Australian government 

Department of Defence attended DCID 6/9 training. 

CDSE hosted two Australian nationals during February 

22 to March 5, 2010 as they completed online training 

and attended the Introduction to Special Access 

Programs course.
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Initiative: Engage and Support the International 

Security Community

Successes:

Trip Down Under Makes History

The Center for Development of Security Excellence 

(CDSE) delivered the Introduction to Special Access 

Programs (SAPs) Course to 14 Australian citizens from 

Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, 2010 in Canberra, Australia. This 

was the culmination of a long coordination process 

that started in February 2010 with the endorsement 

of the U.S./Australian Defense Counsel in response to 

a request from the Australian Department of Defence 

for the U.S. to provide training assistance. This 

international effort was the first of its kind in the 

history of CDSE. 

The training was provided to Australian personnel in 

support of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. The 

goals were to provide more cost effective training and 

establish the staff needed to honor approved security 

commitments for joint U.S./Australian programs.

Course Delivery

The attendees’ eagerness to understand the application 

of U.S. doctrine was clearly evident. Of the 14 

students, there was one Distinguished Graduate, two 

Honor Graduates, and no failures.

Although the course was conducted at the unclassified 

level, Australia provided a SAP-accredited environment 

to conduct the training, which highlighted to students 

the importance of such training. It also allowed students 

to gain first-hand knowledge of the experience of being 

employed in a SAP facility.

Benefits

The Australian Program Manager met with CDSE 

personnel following course completion and recognized 

the course as “a good model for the future” that 

resulted in significant savings for the Australian 

government because it involved the right people at the 

right time.

The Way Forward

The Australian Program Manager anticipates requesting 

training for an additional 15 people in FY11. Other 

courses may also be requested, including parts of 

the SAP curriculum, the SAFE course, and a risk 

management course.

The Australians voiced a clear preference for having 

CDSE instructors return to Australia to aid in developing 

training packages and building a library of doctrine 

compatible with U.S. government requirements.

Leads to Additional Requests

The training was favorably received and has 

resulted in additional requests for similar training in 

other countries. 

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CDSE Course List

Instructor-Led

General Security

• DoD Security Specialist

• OPSEC Analysis & Program Management

• Security Awareness for Educators (SAFE)

Industrial Security

• Fundamentals of Industrial Security Level 1 (FISL 1)

• Fundamentals of Industrial Security Level 2 (FISL 2)

• Getting Started Seminar for New FSOs

• NISPOM Chapter 8 Implementation

Information Security

• Information Security Management

• Information Security Orientation

• Information Security Seminar (Customized)

International Security

• International Programs Security Requirements 

(IPSRC)

Personnel Security

• Case Adjudication Tracking System (CATS) Seminar

• DoD Advanced Personnel Security Adjudications

• DoD Personnel Security Adjudications

• DoD Personnel Security Seminar

• JPAS/JCAVS Training for Security Professionals

• Personnel Security Seminar (Customized) - 

Adjudication

• Personnel Security Seminar (Customized) - JPAS

Special Access Programs

• Introduction to Special Access Programs (SAPs)

• SAP Mid-Level Management

• SAP Overview

• SAP Security Awareness Seminar

• SAP Security Compliance Inspection Seminar

Courses in red are new FY10 courses
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Online

Counterintelligence

• Insider Threat 

• Integrating CI and Threat Awareness into your 

Security Program

General Security

• Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) Level II

• Developing a Security Education and Training 

Program

• DoD Foreign Disclosure Orientation

• Introduction to DoD Foreign Disclosure

• Introduction to US Army Foreign Disclosure

• Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Operations 

Security (OPSEC) Awareness

• OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD 

Employees and Contractors

• OPSEC Fundamentals

• Risk Management for DoD Security Programs

• Security Policies, Principles and Programs

Industrial Security

• Business Structures in the NISP

• Essentials of Industrial Security Management 

(EISM)

• FSO Role in the NISP

• Industrial Security Facilities Database (ISFD)

• Industrial Security Facilities Database for DSS 

Users

• Introduction to Industrial Security

• NISPOM Chapter 8 Requirements for Industry

• Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP

• Transmission and Transportation for Industry

• Visits and Meetings in the NISP

Information Security

• Derivative Classification

• DoD Information Assurance Awareness

• Introduction to Information Security

• Marking Classified Information

• Original Classification

• Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

• Security Classification Guidance

• Transmission and Transportation for DoD

Personnel Security

• e-QIP: Accessing and Navigating e-QIP

• e-QIP: e-QIP Overview

• e-QIP: Initiating Requests

• e-QIP: Managing Agency Data

• e-QIP: Managing User Data

• e-QIP: Program and Business Managers

• e-QIP: Reviewing and Approving Requests

• e-QIP: Solutions to Common Issues

• Introduction to DoD Personnel Security 

Adjudication

• Introduction to Personnel Security

• JPAS/JAMS Virtual Training for Security 

Professionals

• JPAS/JCAVS Virtual Training for Security 

Professionals

• Personnel Security Management

Physical Security

• Introduction to Physical Security

• Introduction to Physical Security podcast

• Lock and Key Systems

• Physical Security Measures

• Physical Security Planning and Implementation

• Security Containers and Facilities

Special Access Programs

• SAP Overview

• SAP 2nd Tier Review Process

Curriculum

• DoD Security Specialist Online Curriculum

• FSO Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities 

• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities 

• Information Security Online Curriculum

• U.S. Army Foreign Disclosure Contact Officer 

Certification Curriculum

• U.S. Army Foreign Disclosure Officer Certification 

Curriculum

• U.S. Army Foreign Disclosure Orientation 

Curriculum

Courses in red are new FY10 courses
CDSE Statistics

1

Number of centers for development of security excellence 

established in FY10

4

Number of foreign countries CDSE mobile teams traveled to present 

customized instruction 

23.4

Average number of hours a day CDSE learning management system is 

accessed by students

27

Number of instructors instructing and supporting CDSE’s 105,000 

course attendees

365

Days in a year CDSE is providing training, instruction, and awareness 

to security professionals and practitioners

6,833

Number of trees saved by distributing the CDSE course catalog 

through a digital media instead of printing

150,000

Number of students who completed courses through CDSE instructor 

led courses or learning management system

60,373,172

Number of travel miles saved by CDSE students because they 

accessed the training online vs. traveling to CDSE