The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) establishes the standard procedures and requirements for all government contractors, with regards to classified information. It covers the entire field of government-industrial security-related matters.

What replaced Nispom?

32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM The NISPOM rule replaces the NISPOM previously issued as a DOD policy (DOD 5220.22-M), which will be cancelled shortly after the allotted six-month implementation period ends.

What are the 5 cognizant security agencies?

These agencies are the Department of Defense, the department of Energy, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.