America's Gatekeeper

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...

11/19/2025

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...

11/13/2025

“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...

9/30/2025

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...

9/17/2025