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Industry Contributions to Offensive Cyber Operations

March 28, 2023

Industry Contributions to U.S. Government Offensive Cyber Operations outlines the importance of public/private collaboration in cybersecurity, particularly with respect to how commercial sector expertise can support U.S. government operations.

New INSF Scholarship to Support Neurodiverse Students Seeking Careers in Intelligence & National Security

February 16, 2023

The Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF) today announced the creation of a new scholarship aimed at supporting neurodiverse students pursuing college degrees in an intelligence and national security-focused field of study.

INSA Welcomes Seven New Board Directors

February 06, 2023

INSA Comments on OPM’s Proposed Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

January 23, 2023

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) provided the Office of Public Management with comments on the proposed Personnel Vetting Questionnaire (PVQ) that will replace existing forms used to evaluate job applicants for security clearances and positions of public trust.

Retired LtGen Vincent R. Stewart, USMC, to Receive 2023 Baker Award

January 12, 2023

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) today announced that retired Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart, USMC, will receive the organization’s 2023 William Oliver Baker Award. Established in 1984, the Baker Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to U.S. intelligence and national security affairs.

INSA Statement on FY 23 NDAA

December 23, 2022

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) welcomed the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which the president signed December 22, 2022. The law, which includes authorization for Intelligence Community (IC) activities, includes several provisions which INSA endorsed as ways to enhance collaboration between intelligence agencies and their industry partners.

INSF Position Paper: Future of the IC Workforce

December 12, 2022

In December 2022, the Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF), with support from Avantus Federal, hosted a three-part multimedia series examining the Future of the IC Workforce. The series examined key issues facing the intelligence community workforce and provided recommendations to ensure the IC is prepared to meet future challenges and opportunities.

Support for Sec. 506 in FY23 IAA

October 24, 2022

Op-Ed: Intelligence agencies must transform acquisition

October 18, 2022

To take advantage of private sector innovation, IC policymakers must change acquisition processes to focus on outcomes rather than inputs, enable more unclassified and remote work, make it easier for contractors to clear staff and access secure workspaces, and enhance the acquisition workforce.

New Paper Examines Potential Implications of Insider Threat Program Names

September 29, 2022

In a September 2022 Intelligence Insights paper, “Insider Threat Program Naming Convention,” INSA argues that how an organization names its program influences personnel buy-in and program effectiveness.