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Organization Security ScreeningOrganization Security Screening


An organization security screening/clearance is an administrative determination that an organization is eligible, from a security point of view, for access to information and assets of the same or lower protection/classification level as the screening/clearance being granted. This administrative determination is based on the Government Security Policy and its associated standards.

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Sponsorship

SPONSORSHIP
A Designated Organization Screening (DOS) or Facility Security Clearance (FSC) may be initiated for potential suppliers for contract opportunities which contain security requirements.

Physical Security

PHYSICAL SECURITY
A facility must be designed to include physical safeguards against unauthorized access, detect attempted or actual unauthorized access and activate an effective response.

Information Technology Security

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
Information technology security is the safeguarding of systems, information and services from accidental and deliberate threats to confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING
Document Safeguarding Capability (DSC) is the approval granted by the Canadian and International Industrial Security Directorate (CIISD), at a specific security level...

COMSEC

COMSEC
COMSEC involves safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of CLASSIFIED / PROTECTED information being transmitted over communication lines...