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Jack Teixeira: What Went Wrong

May 30, 2023

The continuing review of this case leads to questions that intelligence community security officials, commanders, managers, and human resources stakeholders should further examine in the search for policy reforms and strategies to improve insider risk management effectiveness.

New INSF and ClearanceJobs Paper: (Uncleared) and Confused

April 20, 2023

The result of a comprehensive survey of young professionals, age 18 to 30, the paper finds that while conventions around marijuana use may have shifted, federal laws have not kept pace. This makes ongoing drug use an issue for security clearance applicants. And, according to the report, "that leaves many wondering if the path to a national security career is going up in smoke for an increasing number of applicants."

Bishop Garrison joins INSA as Vice President for Policy

April 05, 2023

INSA has announced that Bishop Garrison has joined the association as Vice President for Policy. In this capacity, he will be responsible for leading INSA's councils, task forces, and other member-driven groups that deliver thought leadership and collaborative, public-private solutions to national security challenges.

Managing Insider Risk During M&As

April 03, 2023

In an April 2023 white paper, INSA argues that despite potential catastrophic consequences, many corporations do not prioritize personnel risk indicators or insider risk practices during the Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) process.

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.

FY22 Annual Report Showcases Association Growth, Diversification

March 01, 2023

The 2022 Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Annual Report provides a snapshot of the programs, policy initiatives, and charitable efforts that took place throughout the past fiscal year. From a robust lineup of in-person and virtual events to advancing key policy priorities and thought leadership deliverables to expanding scholarship and Foundation programs, this report showcases the value INSA brings to the intelligence and national security community.

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.

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.