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Oct. 21, 2024

Michigan Tech Honored with DCSA’s Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence

HOUGHTON, Mich. – Andrew Lochli recounted the history and purpose of the Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence and why Michigan Technological University (MTU) was selected by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) for the prestigious honor.By the end of the day, his words about the award and the university’s

Oct. 11, 2024

On the Front Lines: OCCA’s dive into Industrial Security

Editor’s Note: The following is a first-person account of a ride along during a security review of a cleared facility in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Industrial Security (IS) team, within Field Operations, is no stranger to being on the front lines as a guardian of the classified information and technology within the National Industrial Security

Oct. 10, 2024

DCSA releases Industrial Security Letter for use of NBIS eApp

DCSA has released Industrial Security Letter (ISL 2024-02), “National Background investigation Services (NBIS) Electronic Application (eApp),” which notifies cleared industry under DoD cognizance that eApp has become the successor system to eQIP for the submission of the SF-86 as provided for in the reference NISPOM Section 32 CFR 117.10(d) which

Oct. 4, 2024

DCSA implements Security Rating Scorecard for Industrial Security

QUANTICO, Va. – The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announces the full implementation of the Security Rating Scorecard, effective October 1, 2024. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the agency's Industrial Security oversight mission.  On June 10, 2024, DCSA successfully developed and announced the Security

Oct. 1, 2024

DCSA announces conversion of Adjudication and Vetting Services to the Working Capital Fund

QUANTICO, Va. – DCSA Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS) is scheduled to convert its current appropriated funded program to a fee-for-service program under the agency’s Working Capital Fund (WCF) starting Oct. 1, 2024. The conversion – supporting DCSA efforts to optimize delivery of its Personnel Security products and services to DOD and other

Sept. 24, 2024

DOD leaders convene and collaborate to counter insider threats, protect national security

ARLINGTON, Va. – Why would leaders spanning security, counterintelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, and psychology professions from DOD, federal agencies, industry and academia take time from their busy schedules to convene for a two-day conference to talk about insider threat? To put it simply – National Insider Threat Awareness Month

Sept. 20, 2024

Innovative collaboration: DCSA teams up with Blanchfield Community Hospital

In the realm of national security, the meticulous review of individual backgrounds is critical to ensuring that only the most qualified and trustworthy individuals receive security clearances. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Background Investigations (DCSA BI) team, in collaboration with Blanchfield Army Community Hospital

Sept. 19, 2024

Additional resources now available for NITAM

Since 2019, National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM) has been held annually in September, a month-long event that brings together security professionals and policy experts from both government and private industry with the stated goal of educating organizations about the risks posed by insider threats and the role of insider threat

Sept. 16, 2024

DCSA joins delegation to Australia and strengthens ties with counterparts

The Fourth of July, marked by parades and patriotic gatherings, is the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. However, it’s also the anniversary of another event with major global impact. On July 41918, U.S. and Australian troops fought side by side for the first time at the Battle of Hamel in France’s Western Front. Since then, the two

Sept. 13, 2024

Make a difference; be a part of the 2025 DCSA Student Experience

The 10-week Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Student Experience (DSE) is available to undergraduate or graduate students from an accredited college or university. This year, interns reached 13 different mission areas, including the core mission directorates of Counterintelligence and Insider Threat, Field Operations,