Shepherd's Security

Shepherd’s Security is a professional reference tool designed to help cleared contractors better understand and navigate the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Built for Facility Security Officers, security staff, and cleared professionals, the app combines structured guidance with an AI-powered assistant to make security compliance easier to explore and understand. At the core of Shepherd’s Security is a NISPOM-focused AI assistant that allows users to ask questions about security requirements and compliance concepts in plain language. Whether you are reviewing insider threat requirements, safeguarding procedures, reporting obligations, or facility clearance responsibilities, the assistant provides informational guidance grounded in the framework of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117). The assistant is designed specifically for this regulatory environment and is limited to answering questions related to NISPOM compliance topics. In addition to the AI assistant, Shepherd’s Security includes a built-in Mock Security Review tool designed to simulate elements of a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) inspection. This feature walks users through structured review questions modeled on common inspection focus areas, helping security professionals evaluate their facility’s readiness and identify potential compliance gaps before a formal review. The mock review experience provides a practical way to test understanding of security requirements and reinforce best practices. The app also incorporates guidance derived from the NISP Self-Inspection Handbook, giving users an accessible way to explore self-inspection concepts and recommended evaluation practices directly within the application. By integrating these materials into an interactive format, Shepherd’s Security helps users better understand how self-inspection programs are structured and how organizations can assess their own security posture. To support ongoing learning and preparation, the app allows users to track their progress through self-inspection items directly on their device. This makes it easy to revisit sections, review areas of interest, and gradually build familiarity with NISPOM compliance concepts over time. Shepherd’s Security is intentionally designed with privacy in mind. The application does not collect personal user information, does not require accounts or logins, and does not include analytics or tracking systems. Conversations with the AI assistant are not stored by the app and exist only during an active session. Key Features • NISPOM-focused AI compliance assistant • Mock Security Review tool modeled after inspection focus areas • Integrated concepts from the NISP Self-Inspection Handbook • Structured learning environment for cleared contractors and security staff • Anonymous use with no accounts or personal data collection Shepherd’s Security is an independent informational tool created to support the cleared contractor community. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Government or the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This application provides informational guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for official regulatory guidance or formal compliance determinations.