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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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In the past, security clearance holders had to undergo a periodic reinvestigation every 5 years for Top Secret and 10 years for Secret. When the…
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Background Investigations

The Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota were conducting a prostitution sting operation that caught an unexpected client a few weeks ago. During the sting an…
Security Clearance Process

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) mandates that all federal agencies provide quarterly and annual reports regarding the number of new background…