DCSA Security Review Prep

DCSA Security Review Preparation for Defense Contractors

Structured preparation and support to ensure your security program aligns with DCSA inspection.

A DCSA readiness security review evaluates how your security program actually operates—not just whether required documents exist. Even well-managed programs can receive findings if processes aren’t clearly documented, consistently followed, or aligned with how DCSA conducts inspections.

Defense contractors often seek support when facing challenges such as:

  • Uncertainty around how DCSA audits and security reviews are conducted
  • Incomplete, outdated, or disorganized documentation
  • Prior findings that were never fully closed out
  • Preparing for a first-time DCSA review
  • Limited internal experience supporting inspections
  • Balancing preparation with active contract performance

What We Offer

We help defense contractors prepare for DCSA audits and security reviews by validating processes, organizing documentation, and ensuring programs accurately reflect day-to-day operations.

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  • Review of security policies, procedures, and records
  • Annual self-inspection validation and corrective action tracking
  • Insider Threat Program review and documentation alignment
  • DD254 review to confirm contract security requirements are implemented

How we work

We take a structured, practical approach to FSO and FCL support—grounded in real-world experience and aligned with how DCSA evaluates security programs. Our process is designed to reduce uncertainty, establish clarity, and ensure your security program is built and maintained correctly.

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Assess

We start by understanding your current state—your contracts, sponsorship status, security posture, and operational reality—so our support aligns with where you actually are, not assumptions.

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Implement

We put compliant processes in place, integrate into your security program, and provide hands-on FSO support services tailored to your Facility Security Clearance (FCL) and organizational structure.

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Sustain

We help maintain compliance over time through ongoing support, documentation management, and readiness for DCSA reviews as your program evolves.

Ready to Talk?

If you’re preparing for a Facility Security Clearance (FCL), need ongoing FSO support services, or want guidance on DCSA expectations, we’re happy to have a straightforward conversation about your security program and next steps.

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Sarah Phillips

President

(202) 350-1766

DCSA Security Review FAQs

Preparing for a DCSA audit and security review often raises questions, especially for first-time inspections or growing security programs. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear.