The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) took off running after it was established to replace the Defense Security Service (DSS) in 2019. Since then, it has taken on 95% of background investigations for the U.S government while working to create new security standards for federal agencies and contractors associated with the Department of Defense […]
Our story begins in the winter of 1990 when computer science graduate and software consultant Mr. Imo Etuk left his secure job with a prominent defense contractor to start a consulting business. It was the infant years of digital technology. After seeing the chaos that surrounded the management of security clearances, MathCraft Security Technologies, Inc. […]
Data privacy has been a hot topic for some time, and this year it’s all coming to fruition. The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) went into effect at the beginning of this month, impacting businesses with a web presence throughout the U.S. Similar legislation may soon be passed in other states, and a federal data […]
In the past year, vendors providing technology to government organizations and contractors have fallen under scrutiny. In May, President Trump signed executive order (EO) 13873, which bans organizations in the U.S from using products produced by companies considered a “national security threat”. This followed concerns that Chinese telecom-giant Huawei could be using its products to […]
October is the scariest month of the year, but not because of Halloween. While the rest of the nation prepares for trick-or-treaters, during October the government observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM) to remind agencies of the scariest danger facing Americans today: cyber-threats. According to Federal CIO Grant Schneider, the U.S government has “come a […]
Staying NISPOM compliant has always been difficult – but when SEAD 3 went into effect in 2017, the standard for security became more than just compliance. Now, organizations must play an active role in monitoring themselves, their employees, colleagues and associates. With Portal Commander™, we can help. Modern Threats Despite popular belief, the modern FSO […]
In accordance with Executive Order 12829, the Defense Security Service (DSS) administers and implements the defense portion of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). To this end, it publishes the DSS Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) providing a comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) for government agencies and their partners. In June of last year, […]
By October 1st of 2019, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will be dissolved with its various functions transferring to other U.S agencies, thanks to an executive order signed by the President in April. While some have found the move perplexing (“out of the blue” as one columnist put it), OPM employees and management have […]
