Which agency is NOT one of the Cognizant Security Agencies (CSAs) that has a hotline for reporting industrial security issues?

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is not considered one of the Cognizant Security Agencies (CSAs) that provide hotlines specifically for reporting industrial security issues. The role of CSAs, such as the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), involves overseeing and ensuring the security of classified information at facilities engaged in defense contracting and other sensitive areas. These agencies have established protocols and resources, including hotlines, to facilitate communications regarding security concerns.

In contrast, the CIA primarily focuses on intelligence activities and operations rather than the industrial security oversight necessary for the defense contracting community. Its mission is distinct from that of the CSAs, thus making it inappropriate for the CIA to have a hotline designated for these specific security reporting issues. This clarifies its exclusion from the list of agencies that serve as CSAs in this context.