Insider Threat

Federal agencies are working to mature insider threat programs as reported annual incident costs rise from about $16.2 million to $17.4 million. Ontic executive Tim Kirkham recommends dedicated ownership, capability reviews, measurable early results, and integrated data—priorities that may inform future requirements, though no procurement or award is identified.

A contractor working at **U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)** at Fort Bragg is accused of posting classified military information on social media and stealing night vision goggles. The report identifies no contract award, solicitation, or value, but the allegations underscore the importance of contractor access controls, information security, and accountability for government property.

Federal authorities arrested contractor employee Ian Brinksman on October 23, 2026, alleging he accessed classified national defense information while supporting a government agency and disclosed it to a publication writer. The case is an allegation, not a finding of guilt, and announces no new procurement requirement, contract award, or solicitation; it highlights access-control and insider-threat considerations for classified programs.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking proposals for behavioral science services aimed at enhancing insider threat detection. Proposals are due by July 17, 2026, presenting a strategic opportunity for contractors specializing in this domain to collaborate with NGA’s Security and Installation Directorate.