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INSA: Challenges in Unclassified Information Security Could Hurt Industry and Government

A new whitepaper by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) addresses concerns surrounding information security.

Government Employees and Contractors Not Subject to the Same Vetting Process

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) has found two critical differences [in the vetting and adjudication processes for government employees and contractors]: the consideration of social media, and personnel security information sharing.

2019 Intelligence & National Security Summit Recap

On September 4-5, over 1,600 IC professionals attended the 2019 Intelligence & National Security Summit. The program featured five plenaries and nine breakout sessions that examined emerging issues in cybersecurity, technology and innovation, intelligence policy and workforce readiness.

Senate Seeks to Keep Investigations, Clearances Current After a Worker Leaves a Job

A provision in the Senate version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act offers hope to clearance holders that job mobility and true reciprocity—that is, the clean and quick transfer of clearances between agencies—might finally be achieved.

2019 William Oliver Baker Media Coverage

Ahead of the June 14 Baker Award Dinner festivities, General Keith B. Alexander spoke to members of the press on issues such as cybersecurity, intellectual property theft and how the nation can recruit the next generation of public service.

What Does it Take to Succeed in the New Intelligence Community?

McKinsey & Company senior advisor Maisha Glover recently spoke about nontraditional backgrounds and skillsets for intelligence careers at The New IC: Empowering Women and Engaging Men; a standing-room-only event focused on professional issues women and men face in the intelligence community.

Industry Says Security Clearance Transfer Paves Way for Long-awaited Modernization

This recent article by Federal News Network published on April 24 features remarks from INSA Vice President of Policy Larry Hanauer on the recent White House Executive Order transferring the security clearance program from the Office of Personnel Management to the Pentagon.

INSA Report Provides Insight on Publicly Available Electronic Information for Continuous Evaluation

"Last week, the Insider Threat Subcommittee of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) released a key report on Publicly Available Electronic Information (PAEI) and its role in preventing insider threats. PAEI refers to social media, public databases, or other information that is ac ...

INSA Leaders Discuss Security Clearance Reform on Insights & Intelligence Podcast

INSA President Chuck Alsup joined Chertoff Group Principal, Charles Allen, to discuss the growing momentum to reform the security clearance process on The Chertoff Group's Insights & Intelligence podcast.

Building a 21st Century Trusted Workforce Panel

On Tuesday, October 30, INSA sponsored a panel discussion that discussed issues faced by both government and industry, ongoing initiatives to reform the clearance process, and both legislative and policy proposals to make the clearance process more effective and efficient.