Alleged Directed Falsification

Check out DCSA's “Alleged Directed Falsification” video which addresses the impact that falsification has on personnel vetting operations. The training video aims to streamline the background investigation process by reducing mistakes and omissions on personnel security questionnaires. View the video here.  

Getting Started Seminar for New Facility Security Officers (IS121.10) 

Are you a new Facility Security Officer in need of additional training? Look no further than CDSE’s “Getting Started Seminar for New Facility Security Officers” virtual instructor-led course! This three-day training held Jan. 13-16 covers fundamental National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements in a collaborative environment. Students will learn about the DD 254, insider threat, reporting requirements, counterintelligence, security and contractor reviews, security training and briefings, and personnel security. Registration information can be found on the course page here. 

Activity Security Manager Course (IF203.10) 

Register now for CDSE’s virtual instructor-led “Activity Security Manager” course held Jan. 25-Feb. 22. Requiring only a few hours of commitment per day over 4 weeks, this course covers information security policies and procedures to reduce and manage risks associated with developing, managing, and evaluating an Information Security Program (ISP). Course information can be found here. 

Virtual DOD Security Specialist Course (GS101.10)  

Kick off 2026 with CDSE’s virtual “DOD Security Specialist Course” slated for Jan. 5-Feb. 1. The course provides fundamentals of common security tasks and practices. It incorporates industrial, information, personnel, and physical security disciplines to understand interrelationships, related policies, programs, and procedures. Certain prerequisites apply. Course information and registration can be found here. 

DOD Security Specialist Course (GS101.01)

Join CDSE in Redstone Arsenal, AL from Feb. 3-11 for the “DOD Security Specialist” course. This training teaches students fundamentals of common security tasks and practices in industrial, personnel, information, and physical security disciplines. Course information can be found here. 

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The Pulse

The December edition of the CDSE Pulse is now available in our electronic library. Check out our monthly newsletter detailing upcoming courses and resources for all your security needs. The December Pulse features timely security tips for the holidays. You can find the December edition here.

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