DCSA
DCSA Seeks Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence in Background Investigations
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is moving forward with plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into the background investigation and security vetting process. The agency has already awarded contracts under blanket purchase agreements and continues to seek private-sector expertise to help develop AI-powered capabilities. According to DCSA officials,
DCSA is Expanding Rap Back Enrollment Population
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding Rap Back enrollment to the broader industry population—not just clearance holders—following the successful completion of a pilot program. This marks a significant milestone in the implementation of Trusted Workforce 2.0 (TW 2.0) and the transition to a Continuous Vetting (CV) framework
DCSA Releases Individual Engagement Platform to Help Applicants Track Their Vetting Status
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) released a new public-facing interface called the Individual Engagement Platform (IEP) with the intent to improve transparency and streamline interactions between the government and individuals undergoing personnel vetting. Starting in March 2026, when an applicant is initiated in eAPP to fill out the
Report States Background Investigation and Clearance Timeliness Reporting is Flawed
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) mandates that all federal agencies provide quarterly and annual reports regarding the number of new background investigations submitted and adjudicated, upgrades processed, employees onboarded under reciprocity, and clearances granted. Agencies must also report timeliness data for all categories, including how long