Step 1: Security requirements and types of security clearance

The Contract Security Program conducts security screenings to ensure that trusted organizations and individuals with a valid need-to-know may gain access to protected or classified information, assets or work sites. These security screenings are triggered based on contract security requirements identified by federal government departments and agencies.

Before beginning the security screening process, it is important for your organization to understand what security requirements are and which type of security clearance your organization may need to bid or work on a federal government contract.

Learn more about the types and levels of security that are required to access sensitive government information and secure work sites in the security screening for government contracts.

Learn more about which type of security screening your organization may need in the organization security clearances.