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Industry transition to DISS for Initiate and Review (I/R) functionality


The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has released two new training videos on STEPP to prepare defense industry partners for the upcoming transition to the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS) for Initiate and Review (I/R) functions.To ensure industry partners have...

Role-based certification pilot evolves security workforce


The Center for Security Excellence (CDSE) launched the Role-Based Certifications (RBC) program, evolving the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) initiative. The new Department of War (DoW) training sets a benchmark for the security workforce to strengthen national defense.The RBC...

DCSA, industry partners strengthen ties at NCMS Seminar


ATLANTA, Ga. – The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) demonstrated its commitment to customer partnership and service improvement at the 2026 NCMS Annual Training Seminar, June 8 - 11.Representatives from DCSA’s Office of Customer Success, National Background Investigation...

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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has released two new training videos on STEPP to prepare defense industry partners for the upcoming transition to the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS) for Initiate and Review (I/R) functions.To ensure industry partners have...

  • Aug. 4, 2026
This graphic was created by the Creative Services branch of the Security Training operations group (ST) of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), on June 11, 2026, using the Adobe creative suite of applications. As the training arm of DCSA, the Security Training group has built new role-based certification programs for the DOW workforce, services, and industry partners to address and engage modern, complex, and evolving threats from adversaries. The layout features a man in a business suit presenting a holographic shield in the palm of his hands. Badge graphics for the new certifications are featured prominently and display text announces that they are forthcoming from training group's Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

The Center for Security Excellence (CDSE) launched the Role-Based Certifications (RBC) program, evolving the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) initiative. The new Department of War (DoW) training sets a benchmark for the security workforce to strengthen national defense.The RBC...

  • July 1, 2026
2026 NCMS Annual Seminar highlighing the DCSA NBIS and DISS support desks, Atlanta, Ga., June 8, 2026 (DOW Courtesy Photo).

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) demonstrated its commitment to customer partnership and service improvement at the 2026 NCMS Annual Training Seminar, June 8 - 11.Representatives from DCSA’s Office of Customer Success, National Background Investigation...

  • June 29, 2026
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Industry transition to DISS for Initiate and Review (I/R) functionality

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has released two new training videos on STEPP to prepare defense industry partners for the upcoming transition to the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS) for Initiate and Review (I/R) functions.To ensure industry partners have...

Aug. 4, 2026

This graphic was created by the Creative Services branch of the Security Training operations group (ST) of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), on June 11, 2026, using the Adobe creative suite of applications. As the training arm of DCSA, the Security Training group has built new role-based certification programs for the DOW workforce, services, and industry partners to address and engage modern, complex, and evolving threats from adversaries. The layout features a man in a business suit presenting a holographic shield in the palm of his hands. Badge graphics for the new certifications are featured prominently and display text announces that they are forthcoming from training group's Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

Role-based certification pilot evolves security workforce

The Center for Security Excellence (CDSE) launched the Role-Based Certifications (RBC) program, evolving the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) initiative. The new Department of War (DoW) training sets a benchmark for the security workforce to strengthen national defense.The RBC...

July 1, 2026

2026 NCMS Annual Seminar highlighing the DCSA NBIS and DISS support desks, Atlanta, Ga., June 8, 2026 (DOW Courtesy Photo).

DCSA, industry partners strengthen ties at NCMS Seminar

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) demonstrated its commitment to customer partnership and service improvement at the 2026 NCMS Annual Training Seminar, June 8 - 11.Representatives from DCSA’s Office of Customer Success, National Background Investigation...

June 29, 2026

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DCSA announces 2026 Virtual Security Conference

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) will host the 2026 Virtual DCSA Security Conference from Sept. 14-18.The annual event serves as one of the premier security forums for government and industry security professionals to address emerging threats, navigate policy updates and...

June 8, 2026

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DCSA updates NISP contractor Continuous Vetting process

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has announced important changes to its personnel vetting process, superseding previous guidance from August 2022 and reflecting updates from DISS Release 14.5.Under the new policy, periodic reinvestigations for National Industrial Security...

May 19, 2026

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