A Federal News Network op-ed by Aarti Smith
Personnel Security is operating in a different environment than it was even a few years ago. The pace of mission demands continues to accelerate because threats are more dynamic than ever. There is a dangerous gap between mission requirements and the capabilities of legacy systems.
In a recent Federal News Network op-ed, Chainbridge Solutions CEO Aarti Smith discusses how this gap is widening, and what it means for agencies responsible for National Security missions.
The core issue is operational. Personnel Security can no longer function as a periodic review process. It must become a continuous, data-driven capability that reflects how risk actually evolves.
That requires:
- Integrated data across systems to provide a complete view of individuals and context
- Continuous evaluation aligned to real-world changes in risk
- AI decision support embedded directly into operational workflows
Organizations that move in this direction will be better positioned to make timely, informed decisions and maintain trust in their workforce at scale.
Read the full op-ed:
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/04/personnel-security-and-the-evolving-threat-landscape/