Pentagon Prepares to Launch Mega Database for Screening National Security Workers

Nextgov: The Pentagon next month is slated to launch one mega database for investigating the trustworthiness of personnel who could have access to federal facilities and computer systems.

The Defense Information System for Security, or DISS, will consolidate two existing tools used for vetting employees and job applicants. The reboot represents a reform spawned by leaks of classified data and shootings on military bases, Defense Department officials say.

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