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Short answer: yes. Under the federal rule governing defense contractors (32 CFR Part 117 or NISPOM), one employee may hold more than one security role, and nothing stops that employee from being the chief executive. At small defense companies, it happens constantly: the company needs a facility ...

For companies aiming to work on classified contracts with the U.S. government, obtaining a Facility Clearance (FCL) is often a critical first step. But here’s the catch: you can’t just apply for an FCL on your own. You need to be sponsored. That sponsorship process is a common source of confusion, ...

A recent Fast Company article explores the urgent need for faster innovation in national security – and cites Nooks as a key solution helping the defense ecosystem move faster.

A recent New York Times article spotlights how the defense and aerospace industry is transforming commercial real estate – citing Nooks as an innovative and cost-effective solution.

The recently passed 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has introduced a groundbreaking initiative that furthers Nooks’ mission to facilitate how small businesses and institutions of higher learning access classified environments. Known as the “Pilot Program for Access to Shared ...

Obtaining a Facility Clearance (FCL) can feel like sailing a ship through a bureaucratic storm. Waves of paperwork, shifting regulations, and the constant need for security vigilance threaten to capsize your contract journey. But why struggle alone when you can have an expert navigator by your ...