Newport News Shipbuilding will undergo a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Security Evaluation March 18-22.

This 2024 NAVSEA Security Evaluation will focus on all security-related matters and capabilities, including physical security, personnel security, industrial security, information protection/security, operations security, cybersecurity and need-to-know. This evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the NNS security programs to ensure compliance with 32 CFR, Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) mandates. While all areas of NNS are susceptible to inspection, the focal area selected for assessment will primarily be classified holdings or computer systems throughout the facility, including external buildings. The NAVSEA Evaluation Team can tour facilities during any shift.

Use the following links to better understand and prepare for the NAVSEA Security Evaluation:

• 2024 NAVSEA 08 Security Evaluations Basics
• 2024 Typical Security Evaluation Interview Question
• 2024 NAVSEA Security Evaluation News Flash

All shipbuilders must be aware that a NAVSEA security evaluators may select them for an interview. Employees should limit their responses to what is requested only and answer each question fully.

Shipbuilders should always be polite, professional and cooperate fully with NAVSEA security evaluators. With your help and engagement, we can demonstrate our full security competencies, capabilities and compliance.