the following: (A) Background investigations. (B) Continuous evaluation and vetting checks. (f) Enhancement of information technology capabilities of NBIS (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, conduct a review of the information technology capabilities of the National Background Investigations System (NBIS) in order to determine whether enhancements to such capabilities are required for the following: (A) Support for background investigations pursuant to this section and section 951 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. (B) Support of the National Background Investigations Bureau. (C) Execution of the conduct of background investigations initiated by the Department of Defense pursuant to this section, including submissions and adjudications. (2) Common component In providing for the transition and operation of the System as described in paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director, develop a common component of the System usable for background investigations by both the Defense Security Service and the National Background Investigations Bureau. (3) Enhancements If the review pursuant to paragraph (1) determines that enhancements described in that paragraph are required, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director, carry out such enhancements. (g) Use of certain private industry data In carrying out background and security investigations pursuant to this section and section 951 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, the Secretary of Defense may use background materials collected on individuals by the private sector, in accordance with national policies and standards, that are applicable to such investigations, including materials as follows: (1) Financial information, including credit scores and credit status. (2) Criminal records. (3) Drug screenings. (4) Verifications of information on resumes and employment applications (such as previous