National Industrial Security System (NISS)

The National Industrial Security System (NISS) is the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's (DCSA) secure, web-based platform for managing and overseeing the industrial security of contractors working with classified information. Used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, NISS modernizes and streamlines how classified contract information is handled between government and industry. As DCSA's System of Record for industrial security oversight, NISS provides access to Industry, Government, and DCSA personnel.

NISS can be accessed through the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Central Access Information Security System (NCAISS).
 

NISS v2.7.3 Release Summary

July 27, 2025  – This release delivers key improvements focused on enhanced data control, improved user experience, and crucial security updates. Users will now be able to clear picklist fields when editing records, providing greater flexibility in data management. A distracting tooltip flickering issue has been resolved, ensuring a smoother user experience. Furthermore, a security vulnerability has been addressed, limiting task visibility to only those tasks assigned to the logged-in user and their associated CAGE Code. Issues related to role switching have also been resolved. Finally, v2.7.3 includes several backend fixes designed to improve overall system stability and performance.
 

NISS v2.7.2.1 Release Summary

April 4, 2025 – This release includes several enhancements to NISS's internal functionality and workflows, improving overall system efficiency.
 

NISS v2.7.2 Release Summary

March 24, 2025 – This release streamlines working with the KMP list and resolves messaging issues within NISS. KMP list changes are now saved automatically as you update fields in a FCL package, and bugs preventing users from opening messages and using the "mark as unread" function have been fixed.
 

NISS 2.7.1 Release Summary

November 8, 2024 – This release focuses on both user experience and behind-the-scenes improvements. While not directly visible, we've made several updates to NISS's internal processes to enhance performance and streamline workflows for our team, ultimately contributing to a better user experience in the long run.
 

NISS 2.7 Release Summary

October 23, 2024 – This release includes important updates to NISS, enhancing system stability and security.
 

Access a wealth of training materials to help you navigate the National Industrial Security System (NISS). We offer job aids, videos, and more, designed for both Industry and Government users. Learn how to access the NISS Knowledge Base here.

Explore these resources within the NISS application's Knowledge Base:

  • Job Aids & Videos: Find step-by-step guidance on key processes, including:

    • Submitting a Sponsorship Request

    • Submitting a Facility Verification Request

    • Messaging your Industrial Security Representative (ISR)

    • Requesting a Facility Profile Update

  • Voice of Industry (VOI) Newsletters: Stay informed with monthly VOI newsletters featuring the latest agency updates and essential security education

  • Single location for stakeholders to review FCL information, requests, communications, documentation, and results with DCSA

  • Streamlined business processes, including FCL processing

  • Increased transparency for Industry and Government stakeholders

  • Expedited performance against classified contracts

  • Enhanced FOCI mitigation processing

  • Improved processing of Information System (IS) approvals

  • Task monitoring and ability to view real-time facility data

  • Dashboard feature

  • Reporting features and capabilities

  • Secure messaging feature

  • Automatic notifications and alerts/reminders

  • Facility Security History views

  • Role-based access to information

  • Single Sign-On (SSO) Capabilities (NCAISS)