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THISMONTH’SFOCUSPERSONNEL VETTINGTRUSTED WORKFORCE 2.0:THE FUTURE OF PERSONNEL VETTINGDID YOU KNOW?DCSA’s end-to-endpersonnel vettingoperations include theFederal backgroundinvestigations program,adjudications for theDepartment of Defense(DOD), continuousevaluation/continuousvetting for DOD, and insiderthreat analysis for DOD.CDSE – Center forDevelopment of SecurityExcellence@TheCDSECenter for Development ofSecurity ExcellencePersonnel security is goingthrough a bold overhaulof how the FederalGovernment establishesand maintains trust in theworkforce. In March 2018,the Office of the Directorof National Intelligence(ODNI) and the Office ofPersonnel Management(OPM) launched the TrustedWorkforce 2.0 (TW 2.0)effort with partner agenciesacross the U.S. Governmentto overhaul the Federalpersonnel vetting process.This new model willreshape personnel securityby offering a seamlessapproach for establishing,maintaining, and reestablishing trust utilizingan enterprise approachto overhaul the securityclearance process.Departments and agenciesbecame aware of the E.O.13467 implementationstrategy through theJoint ODNI and OPMMemorandum on February3, 2020. The final state ofthis strategy is TW 2.0.It will refine and finalizethe interim continuousvetting (CV) requirementsset forth in E.O. 13467 andestablish new guidance forinitial vetting, upgrades,transfer of trust, and there-establishment of trust.CV is a real-time review ofan individual’s backgroundat any time to determineif they continue to meetthe requirements to accessclassified information. Thegoal of CV is early detectionto address potentialindicators and allowindividuals the opportunityto seek assistance beforepotentially becoming aninsider threat.In addition to theaforementioned, a majorpart of the TW 2.0 includesthe decommissioningof the Joint PersonnelAdjudication System(JPAS) and replacing it withthe Defense InformationSystem for Security(DISS) as the official DODsystem of record. Thisbecame official on March31, 2021, per a DCSAmemorandum. DISS servesas the enterprise-widesolution for personnelsecurity, suitability, andcredentialing managementfor DOD military, civilian,and contractors. Italso processes andmanages personnelsecurity, suitability, andthe Homeland SecurityPresidential Directive12 determinations of allDOD civilian, military, andcontractor personnel.The transition from JPASto DISS completed acritical step toward thedeployment of the NationalBackground InvestigationServices (NBIS) and fullimplementation of TW2.0. For more informationrelating to DISS, visithttps://www.dcsa.mil/is/diss/.NBIS is anticipated to bethe Federal Government’sone-stop-shop IT systemfor end-to-end personnelvetting from initiation andapplication to backgroundinvestigation, adjudication,and CV. NBIS will be oneconsolidated systemSign up for the latest security awareness newsletters at https://www.cdse.edu/news/index.html1
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 7July 2021TRUSTED WORKFORCE 2.0:THE FUTURE OF PERSONNEL VETTING (CONT’D)designed to deliver robustdata protection, enhancecustomer experience,and better integrate dataacross the enterprise. Stillin development, DCSAassumed operationalcontrol and responsibilityfor NBIS from the DefenseInformation SystemsAgency on October 1,2020. NBIS will buildupon and replace a suiteof legacy backgroundinvestigation IT systems,decommissioning them instages through 2023. NBISalso implements CV andreal-time automated recordchecks in accordance withTW 2.0 policy changes. Formore information relatingto NBIS, visit https://www.dcsa.mil/is/nbis/.Meaningful changes areon the horizon with TW2.0. By focusing on missionneeds and people, it takesa risk-based approachDCSA is the primaryinvestigative serviceprovider (ISP) for theFederal Government,conducting 95% of allbackground investigationsfor more than100 agencies.versus a one-size-fits-allapproach. The partnershipbetween personnel vettingtraining and operationalelements will improve thequality and efficiency oftraining for the DOD andDCSA vetting workforce.CDSE will support theevolving personnel vettingmission with current andnew training products andresources. TW 2.0 will alsoimplement new processesand technologies that willbenefit the workforce foryears to come.PERSONNEL VETTING RESOURCESCDSE and DCSA have a variety of training and security awareness products to educate DOD personnel and clearedcontractors regarding different aspects of personnel vetting. Access these resources to learn more about PV:Continuous Evaluation AwarenessJob /PSS0093-jobaid.pdfContinuous rts/ce/story html5.htmlReporting Requirements at a GlanceJob /PSS0092-jobaid.pdfReporting ions/Background v/investigations/DISS ResourcesStatus/Resources/FAQs/Alerts/Contact Info/Webinarshttps://www.dcsa.mil/is/diss/Sign up for the latest security awareness newsletters at https://www.cdse.edu/news/index.html2
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 7July 2021UPCOMING PV TRAINING PRODUCTSThe following two courses are being updated to reflect recent policy releases. These updated products will be releasedlater this year.Introduction to National SecurityAdjudications (PS001.18)This course introduces students tothe national adjudicator’s role andfunction in the Personnel SecurityProgram (PSP). Students will learnthe principles and concepts of theFederal Government’s PSP andhow adjudicators recognize andmitigate threats to our nationalsecurity. The course examines thecore components of the PSP, toinclude the PSP’s legal and regulatoryframework, position designationsand special access requirements, theFederal Investigative Standards, andthe National Security AdjudicativeGuidelines. The main focus of thecourse is to introduce the studentsto the 13 National AdjudicativeGuidelines and how they are used tomake determinations for eligibility foraccess to classified /PS001.htmlIntroduction to Personnel Security(PS113.16)This course introduces themanagement practices andprocedures required to administerthe Department of Defense (DOD)Personnel Security Program (PSP)at the military base/installationlevel. The course provides anoverview of the elements of thePSP to include: designation ofsensitive duties, investigative andadjudicative practices, security officerresponsibilities under the PSP onetime access requirements, specialsecurity program requirements,and due process procedures.The course identifies the types ofpersonnel security investigations(PSIs), the position sensitivity orduties associated, and the agencyauthorized to conduct htmlAdditionally, CDSE is developingtwo new Personnel Vetting Shorts.Our Security Shorts allow securityprofessionals to refresh theirknowledge of a critical topic orquickly access information neededto complete a job. The following twoproducts will also be launched thisyear:Personnel Vetting At AGlance (PSS0103)This short learning topic providesan overview of Personnel Vettingand explains foundational vettingconcepts to ensure the Federalworkforce is trusted to protectpeople, property, information, andthe mission.Reciprocity in the PersonnelSecurity Program (PS005.16)This short learning topic explainsthe importance for reciprocity inthe Personnel Security Program. Itemphasizes the reason for reciprocity,and it is a review of the numerousnational and DOD policies thatrequire reciprocity.Sign up for the latest security awareness newsletters at https://www.cdse.edu/news/index.html3
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 7July 2021PV WEBINARSERIESCDSE has scheduled three livewebinars focused on PersonnelVetting. The webinar topics arerelevant to DOD, Industry, and FederalGovernment security communities.The Personnel Vetting TransformationWebinar series will be recorded andavailable for viewing on CDSE.eduafter the live events. The first webinar,“Overview of Continuous Vetting (CV)Methodology,” was hosted in Juneand is now available in the webinararchive. This webinar featuredpolicy experts from the VettingRisk Operations Center (VROC)who discussed the transitionalstate of Personnel Vetting from thetraditional model to the TrustedWorkforce 2.0 (TW 2.0) model. Hereis the information for the remainingwebinar series: Overview of Personnel VettingMethodologyWednesday, July 21, 202112:00 – 1:00 p.m. ETCDSE is hosting a live webinar withpolicy experts from the PersonnelVetting Office of the Under Secretaryof Defense for Intelligence andSecurity (OUSD(I&S)) to discuss policyupdates; implementation guidancefor SEAD 3, 7, and 8; DODM 5200.02,Incorporating Change 1; and DODI5200.02, Incorporating Change 3. Thisis the second of three webinars. Overview of the NationalBackground InvestigationServices (NBIS)Thursday, August 26, 202112:00 – 1:00 p.m. ETADDITIONALUPCOMING WEBINARCDSE invites you to sign up for ourother upcoming webinar:Organizational Culture andCountering Insider Threat: BestPractice Examples from the U.S.Marine CorpsThursday, July 29, 202112:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ETCDSE is hosting a live webinarabout the National BackgroundInvestigation Services (NBIS) todiscuss what NBIS is and how it will beused to support the overall personnelvetting mission. This is the last ofthree webinars.Visit CDSE Webinars to sign upfor these two events and join thediscussion.SIGN UP FOR 2021 DOD VIRTUAL SECURITY CONFERENCERegistration is now full for the 2021 DOD Virtual SecurityConference on August 3 – 5. Register to be placed onthe conference waiting list and receive access to theconference recordings following the event. This year’sconference theme is “Collaborative Resilience: VisionTurns to Reality in Security Today.” The agenda will includepolicy change and implementation updates on topicssuch as Operations Security, Insider Threat, CollaborationPeripherals, NISP/NISPOM Updates, and CUI. Theconference and waitlist are open to .gov and .mil emailholders. Sign up today!Sign up for the latest security awareness newsletters at https://www.cdse.edu/news/index.html4
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 7July 2021REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR FALL 2021 SEMESTER OF CDSETUITION-FREE EDUCATION CLASSESThe fall classes will run from August 23 to December 17,2021. The courses are 100% virtual instructor-led. Theyare designed to enhance critical thinking and preparefuture security leaders with the knowledge and principlesneeded to be successful within the DOD.To register, log into STEPP via: https://cdse.usalearning.gov/login/index.php. You can learn more about the classesand register for them by accessing the link here: https://www.cdse.edu/education/courses.html.Below are some courses to check out:ED 502 Organizational Considerations in Applying Securitywithin the Federal and DOD Bureaucracy. This courseaddresses how security professionals can support militaryoperations and DOD programs most effectively.ED 504 Understanding Adversaries and Threats to theUnited States and the DOD (Security Clearance waiveredfor fall 2021 semester). This course specifically addressesSAVE THE DATE: 2021INSIDER THREAT VIRTUALCONFERENCEMark your calendars for the 2021 Insider ThreatVirtual Conference, hosted jointly by the DefenseCounterintelligence Security Agency and the Office of theUnder Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.This virtual event will bring together security professionalsand policy makers across the U.S. Government andindustry to kick off the National Insider Threat AwarenessMonth (NITAM) campaign. The theme for this year’sconference and campaign is Cultural Awareness andInsider Threat. Registration opens August 2, 2021.the intentions and capabilities of the three to five mostsignificant adversaries to the United States and DOD.ED 508 Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Reportingto Support DOD Security Programs. This course will helpprepare the senior security manager to demonstrateclarity in the strategic interpretation of empirical vs.notional-based recommendations in order to justifyresources, critically evaluate feasibility of researchproposals, and demonstrate program performance.ED 601 Statutory, Legal, and Regulatory Basis of DODSecurity Programs. This course presents the specificstatutes, regulations, and Executive Orders driving theestablishment and implementation of DOD and federalsecurity programs.If you have any questions, or need additional information,contact the CDSE Education Division at: NAL INSIDER THREATAWARENESS MONTH (NITAM)CULTURAL AWARENESS VIDEOCOMPETITIONThe Defense Counterintelligence andSecurity Agency and its partners in theCounter-Insider Threat community wouldlike to hear about your organization’sdaily actions to create a positiveworkplace culture. To participate, create an originalvideo clip (between 30 - 45 seconds long) relevantto Cultural Awareness or any of the sub-themes:Toxic Workplaces,Leadership and Top-Down Culture,Microaggressions in the Workplace, and Work-LifeStressors. Competition winners will receive recognitionduring the Annual Virtual Insider Threat Conference. Thesubmission deadline is July 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET.Learn more about the competition here.Sign up for the latest security awareness newsletters at https://www.cdse.edu/news/index.html5
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 7July 2021STEPP TIP: HOW CAN I OBTAIN A LIST OF MY STEPPCOMPLETIONS FOR MY RECORDS?The Security Training, Education, and Professionalization Portal (STEPP) is CDSE’s learning management system thatprovides a gateway to access our education and training courses. Execute the following instructions within STEPP toaccess a list of your course completions:To view a list of course certificate completions and the award dates (since October 2018),hover the cursor over your name at the top right of the page and select the “View Profile”option from the drop-down menu.Select “My Certificates” within the “Miscellaneous” block on the Profile page.The list will populate as a table on the page – note that this can take a fewminutes depending on the amount of completions awarded.Above the resulting list, select “Microsoft Excel” from the drop-down menu, and then clickthe Download button.WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYINGCourse: Fundamentals of National SecurityAdjudications VILT (PS101.16)“I liked the structure and schedule of the course, as it allowed meto keep up with my day to day responsibilities.”– Student“Understanding the adjudicative criteria and mitigating factorsat a deeper level has enhanced my report writing.”– StudentOnce the file has been generated, expect to see a promptwith options or a pop-up window asking to save the file,depending on the browser in use. Save and manipulate thefile for your purposes.“Great course. Very well organized and will highly recommend toother security professionals.”Sample of saved list of course completions:– StudentSign up for the latest security awareness newsletters at https://www.cdse.edu/news/index.html6
workforce is trusted to protect people, property, information, and the mission. Reciprocity in the Personnel Security Program (PS005.16) This short learning topic explains the importance for reciprocity in the Personnel Security Program. It emphasizes the reason for reciprocity, and it is a review of the numerous national and DOD policies that
