William Evanina speaks June 13, 2018, at the Forcepoint Cybersecurity Leadership Forum produced by CyberScoop and FedScoop. (Scoop News Group) As DCSA surpasses background investigation goal, is Trusted Workforce 2.5 likely? The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency set a goal in December to reach a “steady target state” of 200,000 cases pending. May 14, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) Background investigations reform shifts focus with backlog down Lawmakers want to ensure a streamlined process will still exclude "the Edward Snowdens of the world." Jan 23, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir
The Pentagon with Arlington, Virginia, as a backdrop. (Getty Images) New DOD agency for background investigations gets an acting director The Defense Security Service has changed its name to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and has assumed all federal background investigations. Jun 24, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) Trump commits to transferring entire security clearance process to Pentagon An executive order is the latest step in the White House's efforts to marginalize the Office of Personnel Management ahead of its desired closure. Apr 25, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir
(DoD photo by Thomas L. Burton/Released) DISA awards $49M OTA for background check system The OTA will offer speed to the procurement of a new background investigations process. Jul 9, 2018 By Carten Cordell
(Getty Images) DISA to roll out revamped security clearance application process Test users say the new eApp is “the most painless experience for a painful form.” Jun 5, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee
Senator Mark Warner. (flickr/ American Insurance Association) Senate panel digs into security clearance backlog, again finding little progress Panelists pointed to continuous evaluation as a key opportunity to get security clearance applicants on the job faster. Mar 9, 2018