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Feb. 18, 2026

PSI requirements for Industry data collection through NISS

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is responsible for projecting Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) requirements each year. The data collection for PSI projection requirements will be conducted March 2 through March 27, 2026, through the National Industrial Security System (NISS) Submission Site. Annual projections

Feb. 4, 2026

DCSA and NISP signatories focus on industrial security at annual forum

QUANTICO, Va.– Senior leaders and representatives from federal executive branch agencies and departments convened for industrial security updates at the 2026 National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Signatory Executive Forum, hosted by the Industrial Security Operating Component of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) on

Jan. 30, 2026

National Industrial Security System, Increment II (NI2) launches Jan. 30 to replace NCCS

QUANTICO, Va.– The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announced that the National Industrial Security System (NISS) Increment 2 (NI2) officially launched on Jan. 30, 2026, replacing the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Contract Classification System (NCCS). The migration marks a significant step in DCSA’s efforts to

Jan. 30, 2026

DISS Update: Erroneous CV unenrollment records corrected

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) addressed an issue impacting Continuous Vetting (CV) enrollment records following the deployment of Defense Information System for Security (DISS) Release 14.3.0 on January 22. The issue caused erroneous CV Unenrollment statuses to appear in the DISS Joint Verification System (JVS) user

Jan. 28, 2026

DCSA report reveals foreign adversaries increasingly use résumés, job solicitations to steal U.S. technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Foreign intelligence entities (FIEs) are systematically targeting the U.S. cleared industrial base by exploiting routine business activities like hiring and expert consultations, according to a new report released by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) on Jan. 28, 2026.The 2025 report, "Targeting U.S.

Jan. 20, 2026

DCSA is addressing SF-312 digital submission issue in DISS; Provides guidance for industry users

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announced today that the issue causing mass rejections of digitally signed Standard Form 312 (SF-312) in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) is being addressed. While the root cause of the problem is being identified, a work around (manual review) process is being instituted.

Nov. 19, 2025

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 insider threat and behavioral threat assessment and

Nov. 13, 2025

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 capture and submit fingerprints electronically to DCSA

Sept. 30, 2025

“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 the Defense Counterintelligence and Security

Sept. 17, 2025

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 represents a milestone for NBIS. We are bringing together