Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Section 847 vs. NISP– What sets them apart? 🤔 While the National Industrial Security Program focuses on safeguarding classified information, Section 847 goes further by requiring assessment of risks related to Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence: dcsa.mil/Section847/

‼️ Important Update ‼️ The 2026 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry is postponed. Additional details and updates will be provided as they become available. #DCSA #industrialsecurity #securityconference #2026vdsci #protectourpotential

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Legend has it that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland. DCSA is working hard to keep the ‘snakes’ out by securing the trustworthiness of the Government's workforce and its cleared contractor support. Learn more: dcsa.mil/About-Us/Opera…

🚨BIG NEWS!🚨 #CDSE is excited to announce that REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN for the 2026 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry! Register now and we look forward to seeing you May 6 & 7th! cdse-events.acms.com/content/connec…

Beware the Ides of March – and unlike Caesar, pay attention to who is attempting to make personal contact with you and remain vigilant at all times, especially if you are working in a cleared position: dcsa.mil/Portals/128/Do… #DCSA #Counterintelligence

Join #CDSE’s “Cybersecurity: Understanding Basic Malware” webinar March 26, 10 - 11 am ET to learn about the threats lurking online. Register today: cdse-events.acms.com/content/connec…

Before you partake of that green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, remember the conditions offered by Adjudicative Guideline G regarding alcohol consumption - especially if you’re working in a cleared position or hoping to attain one. Read on for awareness: dni.gov/files/NCSC/doc…

Exciting news! We’ve launched the @DeptofWar Mentor-Protégé Program at DCSA! This program helps small businesses grow their capabilities and technical expertise which both grows and secures the defense industrial base. Learn more: dcsa.mil/About-Us/News/… #DCSA #SmallBusiness

How do you catch a spy? Join #CDSE for “CHASING CHI: The Historic Pursuit and Capture of Insider Threat Actors” webinar March 19 at 1 pm ET. Real cases, real tactics. cdse-events.acms.com/content/connec… #ChasingChi

DCSA has released the Individual Engagement Platform, a public-facing interface designed to improve transparency and streamline interactions between the government and individuals undergoing personnel vetting. Learn more: dcsa.mil/About-Us/News/…

Mark your calendars and save the date for #DCSA’s 2026 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry on May 6 - 7! Stay tuned for more information!

DYK? DCSA’s National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) provides graduate-level education in the operation of polygraph and other credibility technologies to federal agencies. Learn more here: dcsa.mil/Security-Train…

U.S. industry leads the way in producing technologies foundational to our national security. Learn how DCSA's industrial security programs help safeguard the secrets to our economic and military advantage: dcsa.mil/Industrial-Sec… #IndustrialSecurity

A legacy of service ⭐ On Feb. 19, over 100 leaders and colleagues, past and present, gathered to honor Kevin J. Jones, associate director for Security Training at DCSA. Read the story for additional details on a groundbreaking career: dcsa.mil/About-Us/News/…

Did you hear the news? 🗞️ DCSA is expanding Rap Back enrollment to the broader industry population following successful completion of a pilot program with select early adopters. Find details online: dcsa.mil/About-Us/News/…

While threat assessment/threat management (TATM) may not be as commonly known as other insider threat programs, it is a critical component in the prevention of hostile acts. The February BTAC Bulletin focuses on its role in the insider threat process: dcsa.mil/Portals/128/Do…

Do you know what Sensitive Compartmented Information is (SCI)?  Learn about the definitions, requirements and eligibility online:  dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vett…

A business relationship with a foreign company or person may be entirely legitimate; however, foreign entities may abuse relationships with U.S. industry to establish pathways to restricted information. Learn more: dcsa.mil/Portals/128/Do… #Counterintelligence

ATTN: Cleared Industry and NISP Partners 📣 DCSA will be collecting Personnel Security Investigations projection requirements from March 2-27, 2026, through the National Industrial Security System (NISS) Submission Site. Find additional details online: dcsa.mil/About-Us/News/…

You are probably aware of the important work that #DCSA does safeguarding the U.S. cleared industrial base, but did you know the agency’s security role extends to the international stage, including NATO? Read about it here: dcsa.mil/Industrial-Sec…