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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...

7/1/2026

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...

6/29/2026

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...

6/8/2026

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,...

5/19/2026

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