Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency - DCSA

06/01/2026

Summer has unofficially started, meaning vacation season for millions of Americans. If you hold a clearance, familiarize yourself with SEAD 3 reporting resources before you take any trips to foreign countries.

Know before you go: https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/National-Industrial-Security-Program-Oversight/SEAD-3-Unofficial-Foreign-Travel-Reporting/

05/29/2026

As we come to the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, remember that acknowledgement that you have a mental health issue and are seeking help are signs of good judgment, responsible behavior, and a commitment to performance. Your well-being matters.

05/27/2026

Engagement with Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material (VCSAM) is a high-risk activity that creates significant national security vulnerabilities from an insider threat perspective. Those who download and view these images are prime targets for blackmail and coercion by adversaries, but did you know that in the majority of all adjudicated insider threat cases, co-workers admitted they observed these concerning behaviors but failed to report them?

Learn the warning signs and mitigation strategies to help protect your organization:
https://www.dcsa.mil/Portals/128/Documents/CI/DITMAC/BTAC%20BULLETIN_MAY%202026.pdf

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember, honor and pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our nation.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Mental Health can be an important factor for determining a security clearance.

Adjudicative Guideline I: Psychological Conditions looks at Mental Health and when it can be a security concern. Certain emotional, mental, or psychological conditions can lead to poor judgment, untrustworthiness, or dysfunctional behavior, especially if left untreated.

Learn more:https://www.dni.gov/files/NCSC/documents/Regulations/SEAD-4-Adjudicative-Guidelines-U.pdf

05/20/2026

The Counterintelligence mission is our federal government’s strongest link between the nation’s industrial base, the U.S. Counterintelligence and Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Utilize these resources to protect your organization: https://www.dcsa.mil/CI-Insider-Threat/

05/18/2026

Do you know that civilian personnel, military members, and contractors (requiring SCI eligibility) who receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR) are afforded the opportunity to appear in a virtual personal appearance with DCSA's Trust Decision (Adjudications)? The Security Review Proceeding allows individuals to provide additional mitigating information and documentation directly correlating to the security concern(s) listed in the SOR, prior to issuance of a final determination.

Learn about the process and available options online: https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Trust-Decision-Adjudications/Appeal-an-Investigation-Decision/

05/16/2026

On this Armed Forces Day, salutes all of the men and women who serve in uniform to protect our nation. We are thankful and appreciative of the work that you do every day.



(U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery)

05/15/2026

Join us as Dr. Phillip Atkinson, an operational psychologist and senior behavioral science advisor with DCSA discusses behavioral indicators that precede a terrorist attack, such as how to recognize a progression of activities from ideological radicalization to operational planning and final preparation.

💻 May 21, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET