Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency - DCSA

07/31/2026

The July edition of Voice of Industry, featuring news and information for cleared industry, is available now. 📰🚨

The new issue includes a crucial update on DCSA personnel identification required for facility access. Effective Aug. 10, 2026, DCSA field personnel — including Industrial Security Representatives, Information System Security Professionals, and Counterintelligence Special Agents — will transition from traditional badges and credentials to the DOW Common Access Card (CAC) for official identification.

This modernization streamlines facility visits and aligns with broader federal security standards without altering National Industrial Security Program oversight authority. Read online and prepare your security teams:
https://www.dcsa.mil/Portals/128/Documents/CTP/tools/260731%20VOI%20Newsletter.pdf

07/29/2026

Do you know how to begin the path to a Facility Clearance (FCL)? As set forth in the National Industrial Security Program, DCSA processes, issues, and monitors the continued eligibility of entities for an FCL.

Find answers to your questions online: https://www.dcsa.mil/FCL/

07/27/2026

Covered individuals under DOW National Industrial Security Program security cognizance are required to receive approval prior to unofficial foreign travel. But did you know that all deviations from approved travel itineraries, including unanticipated border crossings, need to be reported within five business days of return?

Get the details: https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/National-Industrial-Security-Program-Oversight/SEAD-3-Unofficial-Foreign-Travel-Reporting/

07/23/2026

Thank you to our partners at NSA - National Security Agency, FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and many others for helping to co-produce this critical Cybersecurity Advisory.

🚨 We released a new joint Cybersecurity Advisory—Russian State-Supported Cyber Actors Conduct Phishing Campaign Targeting Users of Zimbra Collaboration Suite—with the NSA - National Security Agency, FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation, the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency - DCSA and international partners.

A Russian state-supported threat group, known primarily as “LAUNDRY BEAR”, is targeting various Western government and commercial organizations that use Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) software, leveraging a novel data exfiltration and aggregation capability to exploit CVE-2025-66376, likely for espionage purposes.

Unlike traditional phishing campaigns that try to convince users to take an action, like clicking a link or downloading a file, LAUNDRY BEAR’s campaign leverages a view-based exploit that only requires you to view a malicious email within a vulnerable ZCS version.

Recommended Actions:
✅ Ensure Zimbra Collaboration Suite is fully updated and patched (patch released Nov 2025 for CVE-2025-66376).
✅ If patching is not possible, use alternative mail clients and avoid using the Classic ZCS webmail client until updated to a non-vulnerable version.
✅ Monitor for unusual email or network activity.

Read the advisory to protect your organization from this threat using the link in the comment section below.

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

🚨 Secure your spot today! Registration is officially LIVE for the 2026 Virtual DCSA Security Conference. Register at https://cdse-events.acms.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/156250629/event_registration.html?sco-id=156443840

PROTECT OUR POTENTIAL
A major milestone for national security! For the first time, the 2026 Virtual DCSA Security Conference unifies the Department of War and industry partners in a single, weeklong event. Let's protect our competitive advantage together.

💻 Sept. 14-18

07/22/2026

What happens when the Continuous Vetting system issues an alert related to financial, credit, criminal, foreign travel or other indicators? The CV alert enables to work quickly with clearance holders to address indicators and maintain a trusted workforce. Personnel security situations can be mitigated before they become larger problems. Learn more at:
https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Continuous-Vetting/

07/20/2026

Blackmail, extortion, exploitation, favors and special requests.

No, that’s not from the pages of a New York Times bestseller – it’s how the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), via SEAD 3, defines the actions of suspicious contacts.

Learn about the NISPOM online:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-117

07/17/2026

A background investigation can be a time-consuming process, but do you know who to turn to for updates or questions? Whether you’re military, federal civilian or contractor you can find tips here:
https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Check-Your-Status/

07/15/2026

Americans aren’t the only ones who travel abroad during the summer. ✈️

Foreign visitors are common in today’s global economy. Cleared contractors should be aware of potential counterintelligence vulnerabilities and threats.

Know how to prepare and potential warning signs of being targeted:https://www.dcsa.mil/Portals/128/Documents/CI/DCSA%20Outreach%20Pamphlet_Preparing%20for%20Foreign%20Visitors_2024.pdf