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DCSA Seeks an Internet Mining Tool to Detect Insider Threats
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has published a request for information (RFI) solicitation for contractors who can develop a tool that will automatically sort through social media and other public websites to create a searchable database of posts, items of interest, relationships and interactions that can be used in insider
Update on Reporting Requirements for Cleared Personnel
Industrial Security Letters (ISLs) are issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency to inform cleared contractors, government contracting activities, and DoD components of developments relating to the National Industrial Security Program. The contents of these letters are for information and clarification of existing policy and requirements. DCSA published ISL 2021-02 on
When I conducted background investigations from 2002 to 2013, I recall having to have some SUBJ sign an affidavit. I remember having to write out the affidavit by hand, meet…
Peraton is also conducting RSI investigations. A small number of investigators and contractors are being assigned the investigations right now, but eventually all on the DCSA contract will be assigned…
Does that objection work for all agencies or only DCSA?
It doesn’t work at DCSA Personal Appearances. It works at DOHA hearings and at other agency hearings where they generally follow the Federal Rules of Evidence. To be completely accurate,…