Question

Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing the topic of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) and the National Interest Determination (NID).

Jo says that a National Interest Determination (NID) is required when a foreign-owned company operating under a Special Security Agreement requires access to proscribed
information (e.g., Top Secret, COMSEC, SCI, RD, or SAP information).

Chris says that a favorable National Interest Determination (NID) authorizes a foreign owned company access to proscribed information (e.g., Top Secret, COMSEC, SCI, RD,
or SAP information).

Who is correct?
A. Jo is correct
B. Chris is correct
C. Jo and Chris are both correct
D. Jo and Chris are both incorrect

Answer 1

Both Jo and Chris are correct about the National Interest Determination (NID) in that it is a required process for foreign-owned companies seeking access to proscribed information and that a favorable NID grants authorization to access such information.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI), both Jo and Chris are correct regarding the National Interest Determination (NID). Jo is correct in stating that an NID is required when a company with foreign ownership seeks access to proscribed information while operating under a Special Security Agreement. Chris is accurate in saying that a favorable NID authorizes a foreign-owned company to have access to this sensitive information, which includes but is not limited to Top Secret, COMSEC, SCI, RD, and SAP information. Therefore, the assertion that both parties are correct reflects the dual aspects of the NID process: the requirement for an NID and the authorization it provides upon being deemed favorable.