DSS Academy 

News

**Notice**

DSS Academy courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.

Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Program

The Defense Security Service (DSS) and the DoD Security Training Council (DSTC) are implementing a professionalization strategy for Security Professionals program called SPēD. When fully deployed, SPēD will provide a clear path to success for security professionals; outline training options, job aids, tools, certifications, and certificates based on the career decisions of the security workforce. Beta Test Phase for SPeD's Tier 1, Security Fundamentals, Professional Certification will begin Sept. 1, 2010, and run through Dec. 1, 2010. Click here to learn more about SPēD and get started.

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New Subscriber Email Service

SETA is proud to announce the establishment of a new subscriber email service. Subscribers to the service will receive periodic emails regarding current or upcoming SETA events, products, services, processes, and projects. This will allow the subscribers a "peek behind the curtain" to see the things that we are working on as well as items of interest for our students.

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Mission

The DSS Academy provides security education and training to DoD and other U.S. Government personnel, DoD contractors, and sponsored representatives of foreign governments. Its professional staff of instructors, technology professionals, and education support personnel combine expertise to create, collaborate and facilitate delivery of quality education and training across the security disciplines.

Location

The DSS Academy is located in Anne Arundel County, MD, just a few miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport at:

938 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum, MD 21090

See Student Information for directions.