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Security Clearance Process

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) complete 95% of all background investigations by the government. They also own the system (DISS) used to process the completion of background investigations, adjudications, and the myriad of other personnel security actions involved in vetting processes. As such, DCSA uses a lot of

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Security Clearance Process

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,

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Security Clearance Process

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

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Security Clearance Process

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

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