To whom should federal contractors report potential insider threats?

Federal contractors should report potential insider threats to the Facility Security Officer (FSO). The FSO is responsible for overseeing security measures within the facility, which includes ensuring that any potential threats—especially those that could compromise sensitive information or national security—are identified and appropriately addressed. This role is critical in the implementation of insider threat programs, and the FSO serves as the primary point of contact for security-related issues within the organization.

While other options such as the Department of Defense or the Office of Special Counsel are involved in broader oversight or legal matters related to security and personnel, they are not the immediate contacts for reporting suspicious internal activity. The Joint Chiefs of Staff play a strategic military oversight role but are not directly involved with contractor operations at the facility level. Reporting to the FSO ensures that concerns are communicated effectively and handled within the correct internal security framework, fostering a proactive approach to insider threats.