Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Legend has it that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland. Our team at #DCSA is working hard to keep the ‘snakes’ out by securing the trustworthiness of the United States Government's workforce and the integrity of its cleared contractor support.  Learn how we do it: https://lnkd.in/efV9D3Nq

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: https://lnkd.in/eTqfGX2V    #Counterintelligence #DCSA

The U.S. Department of Justice – a #NISP signatory since this date in 1976 – was empowered upon its inception on July 1, 1870 – to handle all criminal prosecutions and civil suits in which the United States had an interest.  Learn their history: https://lnkd.in/eCa5Z_PZ

Before you partake of that green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, remember the warnings offered by Adjudicative Guideline G regarding alcohol consumption - especially if you’re working in a cleared position or hoping to attain one. Get the facts: https://lnkd.in/gpknCSW 

Enjoy the latest edition of the #CDSEPulse! Our featured article focuses on industrial security and the refreshed Deliver Uncompromised toolkit. Also hear from CDSE’s cybersecurity curriculum manager Thomas Gentle, and how the CI team will incorporate three new content areas in the CI curriculum. Don’t miss out on this monthly publication. Sign up for email alerts and have The Pulse delivered to you each month by following the link below. https://lnkd.in/g6ZJ3rja. #DCSA #SecurityAwareness

DYK – a Request Reciprocity CSR (customer service request) is used by a security officer to request eligibility for a subject with a previous eligibility or investigation via another trusted government agency. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAqK_CiS  #PersonnelSecurity

Foreign investment can play a vital role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. However, a company under Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) is not eligible for a facility security clearance until the FOCI factors have been favorably resolved. Learn more about FOCI here: https://lnkd.in/emS4XcHP   

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) – the nation’s record keeper – became a NISP signatory on this date 10 years ago. NARA retains 1–3% of the federal government’s business forever for legal or historical reasons.  Learn more: https://www.archives.gov/

DCSA’s National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) provides graduate-level education in the operation of polygraph and other credibility technologies to federal agencies. NCCA relies on physiological and behavioral measures to test for agreement between an individual's statements and memories. Learn more here:   https://lnkd.in/exvFBDjb

Foreign collectors often target personnel with access to specialized information, knowledge of information systems, or security procedures. Here’s what you need to know to stay vigilant: https://lnkd.in/eCUrqrX6 #Counterintelligence #DCSA