The Defense Security Service (DSS), reports to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence).  DSS is responsible for personnel security investigations, industrial security management; automated systems security; polygraph research, education, training, and examinations; and, security research, education, and training.  DSS administers and implements the Defense portion of the National Industrial Security Program and performs assigned functions for the Critical Asset Assurance Program. The Director of DSS exercises authority, direction, and control over the DoD Polygraph Institute.

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