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    In our opinion, Security First & Associates provides must have services in the area of Industrial Security. We found them to be knowledgeable, hard working, personable, professional and enjoyed working with them very much. Without reservation I would recommend and fully intend on continuing our relationship with Security First into the
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    Charles Higgins,
    President
    Oneida Communications, Inc.
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    Diane is a seasoned Security Professional with a very thorough understanding of Industrial Security requirements. She established the security practices for Ex Nihilo and has been an integral part of our continued compliance. If you're in need of a reliable source for security awareness training, background investigations, self-inspection, SCIF accreditation, security practices and procedures, oversight and compliance or any other ongoing security need, then I would highly recommend that you give the professionals at Security First & Associates a call.

    Angela Dingle,
    President & CEO
    Ex Nihilo Management, LLC
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    When you need recommendations and solutions for your security programs, consider the quality and professionalism offered through Security First & Assoc.

    Jeff Bennett,
    ISP, Owner/Senior Editor
    Red Bike Publishing
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    Although outsourcing for all types of functions has become the norm, it is still a real concern to outsource something as mission-critical and sensitive as security operations...

    Carole White,
    Security Manager
    ManTech MSM

Our Services

Security First & Associates provides our clients with a complete range of security services to help protect their physical and intellectual assets as well as personnel, while meeting all applicable specifications and regulations as required by the by Executive Order 12829 and under authority of DoD Directive 5220.22 “ National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Security First & Associates also, supports those organizations who give back to our community through programs of positive impact for all, by giving of our time and our treasures. Please learn more about a few of the programs with which we are affiliated by visiting the links below.

Personnel Security

Established procedures to ensure that all personnel who have access to any classified information have the required authorizations and eligibility as well as. Assess programs and provide detail recommendations and solutions to ensure compliance with NISP and DCID standards, JPAS & Security Awareness.

Program Management

The process of managing several related programs, with the intention of improving an organization's performance. Define client security needs and analysis to ascertain current state of security, identify vulnerabilities, and make recommendations to improve Over all security program.

Compliance and Oversight
Organizations must comply with all applicable security policies and regulations. Identifies deficiencies and corrective action. Assess programs and provide detail recommendations and solutions to ensure compliance with NISP and DCID standards .

Background Checks
Prescreened applicant for employments purposes and Perform record searches at law enforcement agencies courthouses and mental health financial and educational institutions relative to the subject of investigation. Prescreened applicant.

Audit Control
An audit achieves this goal through a comprehensive check. Internal Security Controls through performance of compliance assessment reviews and self inspections ensures compliance with government and company regulations/requirements. Conducts surveys and renders impact statements or recommendations when deviations to standards are appropriate and fully justified.

Disaster Planning & Recovery
Describes how an organization is to deal with potential disasters. Just as a disaster is an event that makes the continuation of normal functions impossible, a disaster recovery plan consists of the precautions taken so that the effects of a disaster will be minimized and the organization will be able to either maintain or quickly resume mission-critical functions.

Policy & Procedural Development
The first step in the process of policy and procedure development is identifying decision points. Ensured that investigations were conducted and successfully concluded involving associate theft, violations, and compromise of material or of business conduct policy

Asset Management
The measures taken to prevent or deter attackers from accessing a facility, resource, or information stored. Provided the necessary research, analysis and written documentation, as well as issued resolution strategies for responding to actions as needed.