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Agency News

View STEPP transitions to D-ICAM access to align under DOD Zero Trust

The Security Training, Education, and Professionalization Portal (STEPP) transition from MyAccess to the DCSA Information Systems Agency Identity, Credential, and Access Management (D-ICAM) system has been delayed to May 12, 2025. This change affects all STEPP smartcard users, username and password...

May 12, 2025

View DCSA announces approval of the updated Form 328 (Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests)

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has announced the updated Standard Form (SF) 328, Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests, approved on May 1, 2025, which includes several improvements to increase users’ clarity and understanding of the questions and subsequent requirements. ...

May 9, 2025

View COE Reaffirmation of Accreditation – June 2025

The National Center for Credibility Assessment will be applying for reaffirmation of its accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) in June 2025. Persons wishing to make comments regarding this action should either write to the Executive Director of the...