Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

DYK: The White House announced the President’s approval of proposals to reorganize the intelligence community on Nov. 5, 1971. This reorganization included creation of the Defense Investigative Service, an early precursor to #DCSA. The WH press release stated that an Office of Defense Investigation would also be established to consolidate DOD personnel security investigations. #DCSAHistory

Today is election day – a time to exercise your most important democratic duty. Get out and vote!

November marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month, which celebrates and recognizes the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans. You can learn more online: https://lnkd.in/eZU4AT4 #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Sunday, Nov. 3, is the end of Daylight Saving Time, so remember to move your clocks back one hour. This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep! #HitSnooze

The federal clearance process can be a daunting experience, especially for newcomers to the government or cleared industry, but there are resources available if you know where to look. #DCSA co-hosted a webinar with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (#WHIAANHPI) Chief of Staff, Jamie L., titled "Navigating the Security Clearance Process." DCSA participants included Barbara Holston, Chief of Staff, Counterintelligence; Michelle Lake, Special Agent, Background Investigations; Carrie Villegas, Special Agent, Background Investigations; and Tremell Munford, Division Chief, Adjudication & Vetting Services (AVS). The event was moderated by DCSA Sr. Recruiter Cheryl Jackson-Darden of the Human Capital Management Office. The purpose of webinar is to increase the public's awareness and understanding of the federal clearance process, to promote fairness within the clearance process, and encourage underrepresented people to apply for federal employment. You can view online now: https://lnkd.in/eKNRGF2S

Thank you and happy National Veterans and Military Family Month to our veterans and all military families who support the men and women in uniform every day. Your sacrifices in the name of national security do not go unnoticed. #MilitaryFamilyMonth #DCSA

Don't let October end on a frightening note! 😱 The DOD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (#DITMAC) has released their latest issues of the BTAC Bulletin, focusing on cyber threats and a special issue addressing conflicts in the workplace. Read and be aware as we close out #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth and enter the home stretch of an election season. Be sure to check out these new issues and the complete library of the BTAC Bulletin online: https://lnkd.in/eJ6QYhVZ #DCSA #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #WorkplaceSafety

Happy Halloween from #DCSA! Have a safe and scarily fun evening and remember to go easy on the candy! 🎃

Do you know about #NISP? The National Industrial Security Program helps ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry safeguards the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ei3kmrDt   

As #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth winds down, cleared industry should continue to be mindful of the tricks that can be played by our adversaries as they pursue critical technologies and classified information. Use these tips to learn who they target, how they target, and how you can help mitigate cyber threats: https://lnkd.in/eqX7DDCk #Counterintelligence #DCSA