Periodic Reinvestigations Are Out, Continuous Vetting Is In for Security Clearance Holders – continuous vetting has enjoyed significant adoption since its introduction in 2019; while it was predicted to grow this year, some government officials have announced a more ambitious goal: eliminate periodic reinvestigations in 2020 Read More.
DCSA Announces Expanded Mission and Priorities for 2020 – former DCSA director Charlie Palen has announced the agency’s priorities for 2020, highlighting further clearance reform, higher IT security standards and the need for risk-based security Read More
Survey finds DOD contractors know little about forthcoming cyber standards – although the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) goes into effect this year, less than 25% of defense contractors are currently aware of it, according to a recent survey which raises concerns about security-readiness Read More
Attacks on DOD Networks Soar as Telework Inflicts ‘Unprecedented’ Loads – as more and more DoD employees work from home to avoid contact with COVID-19, the agency has noticed a significant increase in cyberattacks, reminding us that remote access comes with a risk Read More
DoD names new permanent director to lead security clearance agency– at the Pentagon’s discretion, William Lietzau is replacing Charlie Palen as permanent director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Read More
DCSA Suspends ESVAs and Onsite Activities Due to COVID-19– Facilities scheduled to receive an ESVA will instead be contacted virtually by their Industrial Security Representative (ISR) who will conduct a Continuous Monitoring Engagement. Detailed information on these engagements Read More
