The local representative from the DCSA who provides advice and assistance to establish the security program and ensure facility compliance with NISP is titled what?

• A. Industrial Security Representative (IS Rep)
• B. Compliance Security Officer
• C. Security Program Analyst
• D. Field Security Auditor

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is the on-site advisor role that DCSA assigns to work directly with a facility to stand up and maintain its Industrial Security Program under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The Industrial Security Representative is the local DCSA official who provides guidance, resources, and hands-on assistance to establish the security program, tailor it to the facility’s operations, and keep it in line with NISP requirements. This person helps with security planning, training, and procedures, and coordinates or conducts site visits to verify ongoing compliance with NISPOM and related directives. They serve as the primary liaison between the facility and DCSA, ensuring that the program stays effective and up-to-date as contracts and threats evolve.

Other titles imply different roles that aren’t the on-site advisory presence for NISP compliance, which is why this designation fits the described responsibilities best.