One decade after Navy Yard shooting, major changes made to insider threat approach

Published: Sept. 19, 2023, 7:20 a.m.

One decade after the Washington Navy Yard shooting, officials and other experts say the tragedy has proven to be a catalyst in overhauling the government\u2019s approach to managing potential security risks from its employees and contractors.\nIn the years following the shooting, the Defense Department established a central organization to manage \u201cinsider threats,\u201d while the military services and other organizations also set up insider threat \u201chubs\u201d to share information about potential risks from employees.\nDoD has also taken over the background investigation process from the Office of Personnel Management and adopted a more proactive approach to identifying red flags in an employee\u2019s background.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices