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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

Joseph M. Tonon named Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

QUANTICO, Va. – Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (USW I&S), The Honorable Bradley Hansell, has selected Joseph M. Tonon, Ph.D. as the next Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.As Director, Dr...

5/6/2026

An Important Update on our commitment to the Defense Industrial Base

(Updated April 20, 2026) To meet the demands of an evolving national security landscape, DCSA is focusing our resources on mission-critical priorities. This requires a strategic realignment to ensure every effort directly contributes to...

4/9/2026

DCSA launches Department of War Mentor-Protégé Program

QUANTICO, Va. – The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is the newest agency participant in the Department of War (DOW)’s Mentor-Protégé Program. DCSA’s Office of Small Business Programs and Industry Engagements (OSBP&IE)...

3/9/2026

DCSA launches IEP Status Tracker to enhance transparency and customer experience

QUANTICO, Va. – The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is releasing the Individual Engagement Platform (IEP), a public-facing interface designed to improve transparency and streamline interactions between the government...

3/6/2026

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