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title: Industrial Security Insights & Guidance | Industry FSO | Sarah Phillips
description: President & Founder && Sarah Phillips founded Industry FSO to make industrial security more accessible and manageable for defense contractors. With deep experience as a Facility Security Officer and a strong understanding of DCSA expectations, Sarah recognized that many small businesses lack the time and resources to manage an FCL on their own.
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# FCL & FSO Guidance for Defense Contractors

Explore expert insights on Facility Security Clearances (FCL), Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsibilities, and DCSA expectations for U.S. defense contractors. Our articles focus on real-world security operations, compliance strategy, and helping companies move from pre-FCL readiness to performing classified contracts.

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#### [![FOCI Mitigation Explained: Agreements & Requirements](https://industryfso.com/hubfs/Website/Pages/Homepage/Pentagon.webp) October 19 2026 FOCI Mitigation Explained: Agreements & Requirements Foreign ownership does not automatically prevent a company from obtaining or maintaining a Facility Clearance (FCL). However, when foreign investors or affiliated entities have the ability to influence a company's operations, the government may require safeguards to protect classified information an... FOCI SF-328](https://industryfso.com/insights/foci-mitigation-explained)

#### [![Can a Foreign-Owned Company Win U.S. Government Contracts?](https://industryfso.com/hubfs/Website/Pages/Homepage/Pentagon.webp) October 19 2026 Can a Foreign-Owned Company Win U.S. Government Contracts? Yes. Foreign-owned companies can compete for and receive many U.S. government contracts. However, foreign ownership can introduce additional eligibility requirements, particularly for classified work, sensitive government programs, and contracts subject to foreign ownership reviews. FOCI SF-328](https://industryfso.com/insights/foreign-owned-company-government-contracts)

#### [![What Is FOCI? A Guide for Government Contractors](https://industryfso.com/hubfs/Website/Pages/Homepage/Pentagon.webp) October 19 2026 What Is FOCI? A Guide for Government Contractors Foreign ownership is common across American businesses, including companies that provide products and services to the federal government. However, certain foreign investments, ownership arrangements, and business relationships can introduce additional security and compliance requirements. FOCI SF-328](https://industryfso.com/insights/what-is-foci)

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#### [![What Is an SF-328? Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests Explained](https://industryfso.com/hubfs/Website/Global%20images/placeholder%20blog%20image.jpg) June 12 2026 What Is an SF-328? Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests Explained If you've recently encountered the term "SF-328" during a Facility Clearance process, security review, or discussion about NDAA Section 847, you're not alone. FOCI SF-328](https://industryfso.com/insights/sf-328-certificate-pertaining-to-foreign-interests)

#### [![NDAA Section 847: What Defense Contractors Need to Know About FOCI Reporting](https://industryfso.com/hubfs/Website/Global%20images/placeholder%20blog%20image.jpg) June 12 2026 NDAA Section 847: What Defense Contractors Need to Know About FOCI Reporting The defense contracting community is paying close attention to the implementation of NDAA Section 847, a provision designed to increase transparency around Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) within the Defense Industrial Base. FOCI SF-328](https://industryfso.com/insights/ndaa-section-847-foci-defense-contractors)

#### [![Facility Clearances (FCLs) for Defense Startups](https://industryfso.com/hubfs/Website/Global%20images/placeholder%20blog%20image.jpg) April 17 2026 Facility Clearances (FCLs) for Defense Startups For many defense startups, obtaining a Facility Clearance (FCL) feels like a chicken-and-egg problem. You need an FCL to work on classified contracts—but you can't get one without being sponsored for classified work. It's an even taller hurdle for startups with complex ownership structures or intern... FCLs](https://industryfso.com/insights/fcls-for-defense-startups)

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