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DITMAC releases new insider threat podcast, “Beyond the Bulletin”


DCSA's DOD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) has released a new companion podcast to the monthly BTAC Bulletin newsletter, "Beyond the Bulletin." Co-hosts Pete Lapp and Dr. Kristin Schneider will be joined each month by special guests to explore emerging issues surrounding...

NISP contractor fingerprint submissions resume


Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has resumed the submission of fingerprints under the 346W SON to the FBI. All fingerprints previously submitted during the temporary pause have been released from the queue and are now being processed by the FBI. Contractors may continue to...

“Dare Mighty Things”: DCSA Director David Cattler retires after more than 35 years of federal service


Annapolis, Md. – On Sept. 24, the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center was filled with friends, family, and national security leaders gathered to honor a man whose career shaped the future of American security—and whose humility often kept him out of the spotlight.David M. Cattler, Director of...

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DCSA's DOD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) has released a new companion podcast to the monthly BTAC Bulletin newsletter, "Beyond the Bulletin." Co-hosts Pete Lapp and Dr. Kristin Schneider will be joined each month by special guests to explore emerging issues surrounding...

  • Nov. 19, 2025
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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has resumed the submission of fingerprints under the 346W SON to the FBI. All fingerprints previously submitted during the temporary pause have been released from the queue and are now being processed by the FBI. Contractors may continue to...

  • Nov. 13, 2025
DCSA Director David Cattler retirement celebration was held at the Fluegel Alumni Center in Annapolis, Maryland on September 24, 2025. Cattler began his career at the Annapolis Academy and retires after more than 34 years of federal service. (DOD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Marcel D. Bassett)

Annapolis, Md. – On Sept. 24, the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center was filled with friends, family, and national security leaders gathered to honor a man whose career shaped the future of American security—and whose humility often kept him out of the spotlight.David M. Cattler, Director of...

  • Sept. 30, 2025
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DITMAC releases new insider threat podcast, “Beyond the Bulletin”

DCSA's DOD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) has released a new companion podcast to the monthly BTAC Bulletin newsletter, "Beyond the Bulletin." Co-hosts Pete Lapp and Dr. Kristin Schneider will be joined each month by special guests to explore emerging issues surrounding...

Nov. 19, 2025

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NISP contractor fingerprint submissions resume

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has resumed the submission of fingerprints under the 346W SON to the FBI. All fingerprints previously submitted during the temporary pause have been released from the queue and are now being processed by the FBI. Contractors may continue to...

Nov. 13, 2025

DCSA Director David Cattler retirement celebration was held at the Fluegel Alumni Center in Annapolis, Maryland on September 24, 2025. Cattler began his career at the Annapolis Academy and retires after more than 34 years of federal service. (DOD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Marcel D. Bassett)

“Dare Mighty Things”: DCSA Director David Cattler retires after more than 35 years of federal service

Annapolis, Md. – On Sept. 24, the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center was filled with friends, family, and national security leaders gathered to honor a man whose career shaped the future of American security—and whose humility often kept him out of the spotlight.David M. Cattler, Director of...

Sept. 30, 2025

Shaping the future of personnel vetting; DCSA's National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) hosted its first

NBIS Product Days enhance product development, fosters collaboration

FORT MEADE, Md. –  On September 9 and 10, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) team hosted its first Product Days at Fort Meade, bringing together representatives from over 50 agencies and industry. “This two-day event...

Sept. 17, 2025

OCFO Hosts Appropriations Law Training at Quantico

OCFO hosts Appropriations Law Training at Quantico

QUANTICO, Va. – The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) hosted its first Appropriations Law Training Seminar at the Russell-Knox Building, Aug. 4-7, 2025. This four-day, instructor-led event marked a significant milestone in...

Sept. 12, 2025

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