Reference · Registration & identifiers
DCSA
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is the U.S. agency that runs industrial security oversight and background investigations for most of the federal government. It administers the NISP, grants facility clearances, and vets personnel for clearances.
What it is
DCSA oversees the National Industrial Security Program for cleared contractors, conducts the background investigations behind clearances, and manages FOCI mitigation and facility clearances.
Why it exists
It consolidates industrial security and personnel vetting under one agency, giving cleared contractors a single primary security authority.
Who it applies to
Cleared contractors and their personnel — DCSA is the agency a Facility Security Officer works with day to day.
Frequently asked
What does DCSA do?
DCSA (the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency) runs industrial security oversight and background investigations for most of the federal government. It administers the National Industrial Security Program, grants facility clearances, manages FOCI mitigation, and vets personnel for clearances.
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