What is the main goal of the Continuous Evaluation program?

The main goal of the Continuous Evaluation program is to regularly assess the trustworthiness of individuals with security clearances. This approach is designed to enhance national security by ensuring that personnel who have access to sensitive information are consistently monitored for any changes in their behavior or circumstances that might affect their reliability and integrity. Through regular assessments, the program aims to identify potential insider threats before they can compromise security, allowing for timely interventions or adjustments in an individual's security clearance status if needed. This proactive monitoring helps maintain a safe environment in which sensitive information can be handled securely.

Annual training and tracking incidents are important aspects of overall information security but are not the primary focus of the Continuous Evaluation program. Elimination of security clearances does not align with the program’s intention, which is to maintain and evaluate them continuously rather than to remove access altogether.