Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

You probably know about DCSA’s mission areas like Industrial and Personnel Security and Counterintelligence, but do you know we also handle security training for the DOD, industry partners and the federal workforce? The #CDSE handles education and certification while the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) leads the credibility assessment enterprise (polygraphing). Learn about our Security Training mission here: https://lnkd.in/gWGds4id #DCSA #SecurityTraining

Happy (joint) birthday to the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard! Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our great nation! #USAF #ANG #DCSA

Today is Constitution Day! We are honoring the day our founding fathers signed the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia. #DCSA #ConstitutionDay #WethePeople

Want to know how members of DCSA's Industrial Security (IS) and Counterintelligence (CI) teams spent their summer? In June 2024, DCSA representatives from these groups traveled to Canberra, Australia, to meet face-to-face with their counterparts. The representatives joined a Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA)-sponsored delegation to deliver briefings and examine the similarities and differences between their respective security programs. “When I was a soldier, our military teams deployed with Australian forces into combat multiple times,” DCSA's Assistant Director of Industrial Security Matthew Redding said. “Knowing how each [other] train, operate and communicate was crucial in combat operations. I think this is a similar situation where our national policy and practice have to be well understood so that both nations can protect sensitive information and ensure our personnel security, industrial security, counterintelligence and security training procedures are nearly equal to each other. It certainly reduces a threat actor’s ability to divide and conquer our industry teams as they build complex and sensitive weapons.” Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/eQiiptvH #DCSA #IndustrialSecurity #Counterintelligence #AUKUS

DCSA remembers: Eleven years ago today twelve individuals lost their lives in a mass shooting event at the Washington Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C. Many existing DoD insider threat policies were updated or created following this unfortunate event.

National Hispanic Heritage Month – Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 – is a celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latin and Hispanic communities. We pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. #NHHM

Do you know about the DCSA Student Experience (DSE)? Read the words of one our former interns as she recaps the experience of the Class of 2024; from professional development and social networking to receiving words of wisdom from Director David Cattler at the Director's Roundtable. It was a summer of learning and opportunity for these 75 students, who are proud of their achievements and contributions to help DCSA maintain its role as America's Gatekeeper. Interested in applying for the 2025 DSE summer class? Head over to our Student Careers page to view open positions and sign up for an online information session. You have until September 30. Relive the highlights of the Class of 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/e7zH_EMk

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is ongoing and the most critical weeks are still ahead. Prepare and talk with your family about emergency plans: Look up local hurricane evacuation routes; find places where pets can come with you; and get a “go-bag” ready.? Stay ready: https://lnkd.in/eWpnaPmR #2024Hurricaneseason #DCSA

September is recognized as Deaf Awareness Month, a time to recognize and increase awareness of Deaf issues and culture in the United States and abroad. DYK that approximately 15% of American adults ages 18 and older report hearing issues? You can find other statistics, as well as health information and resources for assistance, online: https://lnkd.in/eDxZEA5y #DeafAwarenessMonth #DCSA

#DCSA adjudicators consider mental health care a positive course of action and a sign of sound judgment. It is the most common way to mitigate mental health issues and is recognized as a positive step during the personnel vetting process. Learn about mental health and security clearances: https://lnkd.in/eMP7ypum #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek