What does the acronym NISPOM stand for?

• A. National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
• B. National Information Security Protocol for Open Markets
• C. National Integrated Security Policy for Organized Missions
• D. Nuclear Inspection and Security Procedures Manual

Answer: (A)

NISPOM stands for National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. This is the official manual that guides how contractors and facilities protect classified information under the National Industrial Security Program, covering safeguarding requirements, personnel security, security procedures, and incident reporting. The other options don’t reflect the actual title of the program or its governing manual, so they don’t match the established name used in industrial security.