NBIS
Definition
National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), the U.S. federal government's integrated, cloud-based IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting, including initiation, processing, and management of background investigations for security clearances.
A suite of applications developed by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to replace legacy systems like DISS, supporting continuous vetting and trust workforce initiatives across federal agencies.
Examples
After years of flawless living, my NBIS check flagged that one regrettable karaoke night in college as a potential national security risk.
The new hire was thrilled about the job until NBIS revealed his browser history included suspiciously thorough research on 'how to disappear without a trace'.
Thanks to NBIS, even my grandma's cookie recipe is now vetted for classified ingredients before family potlucks.
I aced the interview, but NBIS decided my obsession with conspiracy podcasts disqualified me from handling paperclips.