America's Gatekeeper

DCSA is the largest security agency in the federal government dedicated to protecting America's trusted workforce and trusted workspaces.

Each year, DCSA services over

  • 100+ federal entities
  • 10,000+ cleared companies
  • 2M+ background investigations

 

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News & Publications

NISP contractor fingerprint submissions on hold 

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has implemented a temporary pause in fingerprint submissions to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) due to the ongoing government shutdown. Starting October 16, 2025, the Agency...

10/17/2025

Government shutdown update – for customers

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) remains committed to supporting customer agencies during a government shutdown. In accordance with the 30 September 2025 guidance from the Deputy Secretary of War and the Department of...

10/8/2025

Industry investigations delayed due to government shutdown

As a result of the lapse in appropriations, Personnel Security Management Office for Industry (PSMO-I) does not have the capability to approve authorization and release/submit investigation requests to be scheduled until a budget or...

10/1/2025

Notice to Industry and Government Stakeholders

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) activities are funded both by a Working Capital Fund (WCF) and by annual appropriations.  The current funding authority for those DCSA operations funded directly by appropriated funds...

10/1/2025

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