Defense Security Service (DSS)

DSS supports national security and the warfighter, secures the nation's technological base, and oversees the protection of US and foreign classified information in the hands of industry.
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News

January 19, 2012
Most common reasons security clearance requests are rejected by DISCO and OPM

January 18, 2012
CDSE Introduces the Marking Classified Information Job Aid

January 17, 2012
CDSE Releases STEPP Video Training

January 11, 2012
Retention of NATO Briefing Records

December 14, 2011
The Capital Region and Crystal City field offices have relocated to Alexandria. Effective immediately, the new address and phone number can be found here.

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User/System Alerts

01/13/12 Contractor Employees with JPAS Accounts
01/10/12 Attention STEPP Users: Update on Virtual Course Completions
12/23/11 Deadline approaches for Industry to obtain Medium Token or Medium Hardware Assurance certificates needed for accessing JPAS
12/15/11 Attention All Internal ISFD Users: Custom Reports Login Failures
12/07/11 Accessing JPAS using a Common Access Card (CAC)
12/07/11 Attention JPAS Access Request (DSS Form 273) Applicants - Most Common JPAS SAR 'Reject' Reasons
11/15/11 Use of DoD Security Services (Call) Center's Mailing Address and Fax Number
11/15/11 Attention DoD Security Services (Call) Center Customers (e-QIP "As Designed" Users)
10/07/11 Attention JPAS/ISFD/DCII/SWFT Access Request (DSS Form 273) Applicants
09/15/11 Attention ALL ISFD Users: Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility Workaround
07/15/11 DSS relocating to Russell-Knox Building
  JPAS, SWFT and DCII Supporting Documents Migration

OPSEC Awareness

OPSEC Awareness is an interactive web-based course for military members, government employees, contractors and dependents that provides information on the basic need to protect unclassified information about operations and personal information to ensure safe and successful operations and personal safety.