COMSEC: What FSOs Need to Know to Protect Their Programs

Handling COMSEC materials is one of the most misunderstood and critical responsibilities for cleared defense contractors. From radios and encryption keys to secure software, even a small oversight can delay contract execution, trigger audit findings, or compromise national security. Join us for our upcoming webinar on 9/30 at 1 p.m. ET.

We'll cover:

• Who needs a COMSEC account and why
• Step-by-step application process with confidence
• The key systems (EKMS, DIAS, COR) and how to use them effectively
• The latest NSA and CNSS regulations
• Pitfalls that put programs and reputations at risk 

Meet Our Speaker

MATTHEW BEALE 
Assistant Facility Security Officer

Matthew M. Beale served as an Intelligence Analyst and Security Manager for the US Army from 2002-2012, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant.  Upon leaving the military, he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security in 2016.  He was a Facility Security Officer and COMSEC Custodian for L3-Harris from 2017 until 2020, when he became an AFSO and Helpdesk Lead for ISI.