Continuous Vetting (CV), as defined by Executive Order 13764 (2017) is the process of reviewing the background of a covered individual at any time to determine whether that individual continues to meet applicable requirements. Learn more:

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Blackmail, extortion, exploitation, favors and special requests. No, that’s not from the pages of a New York Times bestseller – it’s how the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) defines suspicious contacts. Learn more:.. #DCSA

Cleared industry: Do you know what you need to report according to SEAD 3 guidelines? Use this desktop reporting aid to help you keep track: #DCSA #ReportingGuidelines

The DCSA National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Authorization Office (NAO) executes Memorandum of Understandings (MOU), when requested, to allow connection of authorized contractor information systems to authorized classified networks. Learn more: 

Do you understand the ideological motivation behind some insider threats? Read the latest BTAC Bulletin to learn about the warning signs and mitigation strategies for your ogranization. Learn more: #DITMAC #InsiderThreat

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DCSA's Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS) customers are military service members, civilian employees, and industry affiliated with DOD. Want to know who else they deliver adjudications for? Read on: .

DYK – Reciprocity is the acknowledgement and acceptance of an existing Background Investigation conducted by another authorized investigative agency? For full details on how to make a reciprocity request, visit the DCSA website for additional information:

U.S. industry leads in producing technologies that are the foundation of our national security. Learn more about risk-based approaches to protecting our economic and military advantage: #DCSA #IndustrialSecurity

RT @TheCDSE: Join us for #DCSA’s National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM) Forum August 18 and 19 at the US Patent & Trademark Office….

The warmer months can mean more corporate conferences and tradeshows, which provides opportunities for foreign collectors and intelligence entities to target attendees. Be aware of what they are after: .

Why should a cleared contractor consider a DCSA security rating important? A company’s security rating reflects its ability to safeguard sensitive and classified information while ensuring high security standards. Get the details:

If you have a security clearance, make sure to self-report incidents and life events. It’s a matter of personal integrity as well as security. Unsure of when you should report? Speak with your security officer. Learn more:

Facility security officers (FSOs) supervise and direct security measures at cleared facilities. @TheCDSE offers extensive FSO training and accreditation resources, check it out:

Our Gatekeepers lead the way in public service excellence! 👑. Read how the Pentagon recently honored one of our Personnel Security Specialists during Public Service Recognition Week:

RT @DeptofDefense: Happy 250th birthday to the @USArmy! Today, we celebrate a remarkable legacy of courage, dedication and honor. From the….

Want to help contribute to a seamless customer experience for all applicants navigating our electronic forms and applications? DCSA has launched a new survey to gather valuable feedback from applicants about their experiences. Learn more:

Today is Women Veterans Day – a day to commemorate the history of women serving in the armed forces since President Harry Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 1948. Thank you to all who served.

DCSA has announced the winners of the 2025 Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence at the NCMS 61st Annual Training Seminar. Learn about the award and the winners: