DNI Clapper establishes the National Counterintelligence and Security Center

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper announced on December 1 the establishment of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. National Counterintelligence Executive William “Bill” Evanina will assume the additional role as the NCSC Director.

DNI Clapper said the establishment of the NCSC is the next step in the effective integration of counterintelligence and security missions under a single organization structure.

“The establishment of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center supports our effort to ensure counterintelligence and security are addressed as interdependent and mutually supportive disciplines,” said Director Clapper. “These disciplines have shared objectives and responsibilities associated with the protection of information, sources and methods.”

The NCSC will carry out the counterintelligence responsibilities of the NCIX and the Office of the National Counterintelligence and fulfill their responsibilities as outlined in the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002. The organization of the NCSC aligns with similar centers within the ODNI such as the National Counterproliferation Center and the National Counterterrorism Center.

After his confirmation in August 2010, DNI Clapper began restructuring the ODNI with an eye toward improving efficiency, eliminating redundancy and further integrating the core functions of the Intelligence Community. He began a series of mergers that included the organizations responsible for the oversight of security and counterintelligence across the federal government. The Special Security Directorate and theCenter for Security Evaluation had distinct roles and responsibilities, but shared a common mission to safeguard the United States against intelligence threats. The merger in November 2010 of these entities with ONCIX has enhanced IC mission integration, strengthened the protection of national intelligence and saved money by enabling the consolidation of common functions. The establishment of the NCSC is the next step in the effective integration of counterintelligence and security missions under a single organization structure.
Source: ODNI