The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) is a non-profit, nonpartisan 501(c)(6) professional organization based in Arlington, Virginia for the public and private sector members of the United States Intelligence Community.
History
INSA was founded in 1979 as the Security Affairs Support Association (SASA) by several military and civilian intelligence professionals including Len Moodispaw and John E. Morrison. Their intent was to bring together professionals in the intelligence field, primarily focused on the National Security Agency, and to assist members in staying current on intelligence and national security community issues. SASA's headquarters were in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
DOD SkillBridge Fellowship INSA has a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Defense that recognizes it as an official partner of the DOD SkillBridge Program. Beginning in 2022, INSA began welcoming DOD SkillBridge Fellows.
Events and IC Outreach William Oliver Baker Award Dinner The William Oliver Baker Award was established by SASA in 1984 to honor achievements in the intelligence sector. The award is named in honor of the first recipient, William O. Baker. To celebrate each award recipient, INSA holds an annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner. +Baker Award recipients Year Awardee 1984 Dr. William O. Baker 1985 Senator Barry Goldwater (R-Az.) 1986 Ambassador Vernon A. Walters 1987 Ambassador Richard Helms 1988 Dr. Edwin H. Land 1989 Admiral Bobby Inman, USN 1990 Dr. Lew Allen 1991 James R. Schlesinger 1992 Dr. Louis W. Tordella 1993 Dr. Albert D. Wheelon 1994 Robert J. Hermann 1995 John N. McMahon 1996 LTG Samuel V. Wilson, USA (Ret.) 1997 Judge William H. Webster 1998 Dr. Jack E. Thomas 1999 Ann Z. Caracristi 2000 William J. Perry 2001 Dr. Sidney D. Drell 2002 Mr. Charles E. Allen 2003 George J. Tenet 2004 Joan A. Dempsey 2005 Lt Gen Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.) 2006 Lt Gen James R. Clapper, Jr., USAF 2007 Admiral William Oliver Studeman, USN 2008 Richard James Kerr 2009 Former Senator John Warner (R-Va.) 2010 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates 2011 Mike McConnell 2012 Arthur L. Money 2013 General Michael V. Hayden2014Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger2015Congressman Mike Rogers2016John E. McLaughlin2017Robert Mueller2018Stephanie O'Sullivan2019General Keith B. Alexander2021Susan M. Gordon2022Governor Tom Ridge2023Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart2024General Paul M. Nakasone2025Former CIA director William J. Burns
Achievement Awards The INSA Charlie Allen Achievement Awards were established in 2010. INSA holds the Achievement Awards annually, granting six awards that differ in their mission and service requirements. The six awards are:
Richard J. Kerr Government Award John W. Warner Homeland Security Award Edwin H. Land Industry Award Joan A. Dempsey Mentoring Award William O. Studeman Military Award Sidney D. Drell Academic Award
Intelligence and National Security Summit The Intelligence and National Security Summit is an annual event held by both INSA and the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA). Its purpose is to bring public and private sector leaders together to advance collaborative solutions to critical intelligence and national security challenges. The Summit is a two-day program that features five plenaries and six breakout sessions that examine contemporary issues in intelligence and national security.
Intelligence and National Security Foundation INSA is affiliated with the Intelligence and National Security Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds from individuals and organizations across the intelligence community to sponsor scholarships and programming.
References
External links INSA website