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Op-Ed: Fixing the Clearance Bottleneck: Cut Red Tape, Not CapabilitiesJuly 17, 2025
This July 17 Federal News Network by Don Blersch, Chair of INSA's Security Policy Reform Council, and Lindy Kyzer, Vice Chair of INSA's Security Policy Reform Council, calls for federal agencies to streamline and standardize clearance transfer processes across and within agencies.
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INSA Paper Warns of Growing Insider Threats to U.S. National Security TechnologiesJune 05, 2025
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) has released a new white paper, Countering Insider Theft of National Security Technology, which examines the growing risk of insider-enabled intellectual property theft targeting U.S. national security technologies. The report outlines how foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party, are increasingly using cyber and human intelligence operations to gain access to sensitive innovations developed outside the traditional classified space.
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Now Open: Apply for an INSF Scholarship!March 21, 2025
The INSA Foundation (INSF) is investing in the future of the national security workforce by awarding eight undergraduate and master’s scholarships, collectively valued at $60,000, to exceptional students pursuing careers in intelligence, national security, and defense. Now in its fourth year, the INSF Scholarship program has already awarded $150,000 to dedicated students committed to serving the U.S. national security mission.
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AI Subcommittee Submits Recommendations for AI Action PlanMarch 20, 2025
INSA's AI Subcommittee recently responded to an OSTP Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on an AI Action Plan. The response outlines INSA’s recommendations for enhancing national security through AI interoperability, workforce development, and public-private collaboration. It provides a framework for cataloging AI capabilities, strengthening AI skills training, and establishing scalable commercialization pathways to accelerate innovation.
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INSA Welcomes Six New Members to Board of DirectorsFebruary 18, 2025
INSA is pleased to announce the election of six distinguished leaders to its 2025 Board of Directors. Led by INSA Chairwoman Letitia A. Long, the 18-member board provides strategic direction, and oversight to advance INSA’s mission of strengthening public-private-academic partnerships across the intelligence and national security community.
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The Hon. William J. Burns to Receive 2025 William Oliver Baker AwardFebruary 03, 2025
INSA is pleased to announce The Hon. William J. Burns, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and career ambassador, as the recipient of the 2025 William Oliver Baker Award. Presented annually, the award recognizes a senior leader for exceptional contributions to U.S. intelligence and national security. Mr. Burns will be honored at the 40th Baker Award Dinner on Saturday, July 26, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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Letitia A. Long Reelected to Historic Fourth Term as INSA ChairwomanJanuary 23, 2025
INSA proudly announces that Letitia A. “Tish” Long has been unanimously re-elected to an unprecedented fourth term as chairwoman of the INSA Board of Directors and INSA Foundation Board of Trustees. Ms. Long has held this leadership position since January 2016 and will continue her next three-year term through December 31, 2027.
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Honoring Excellence: INSA Announces 2025 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards RecipientsJanuary 15, 2025
INSA announced the recipients of the 2025 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards. The awards, to be presented on February 20 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA, will acknowledge the exceptional contributions of five early to mid-career intelligence, national security, and homeland security professionals, as well as one senior leader for their sustained commitment to building and mentoring a world-class workforce.
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INSA Releases Presidential Transition MemoDecember 17, 2024
INSA has released its Presidential Transition Memo: Building a Secure Tomorrow, which outlines practical steps to improve workforce readiness in AI and cybersecurity, streamline security processes, and enhance collaboration between government, industry, and academia. By focusing on achievable improvements, the recommendations aim to position the IC for greater efficiency, innovation, and agility in meeting national security challenges.
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FY24 Annual Report: A Year of Impact and ProgressNovember 25, 2024
INSA is proud to present our FY 2024 Annual Report, which is a testament to the meaningful progress we achieved with your support. This report highlights a year of impactful programs and policy initiatives that tackled critical intelligence and national security priorities head-on.