Security Clearance news

Foreign Influence Flags and Mitigation
I have noticed an uptick in the number of cases reviewed by the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) involving foreign influence concerns. Security clearance applicants were denied eligibility under a variety of factors listed under Guideline B; Foreign Influence. Here are some examples of the concerns involved: Applicant’s

Leaking Classified Information Leads to Termination of Air Force Civilian
After sending two emails containing classified information on an unclassified network to unauthorized recipients, a U.S. Air Force civilian employee was fired and his clearance was revoked.
Yeah, it was. Ive seen a few people talking about getting rescinded around the same time, so im guessing it was due to RIFs or something similar.
Definitely apply. You can explain it to a recruiter when they reach out to you. They will have you fill out a security form and verify they can see your…
Will do, thank you! Were there any hang-ups with the clearance being listed as eligible instead of active, or were things pretty smooth generally?
Pretty smooth. Some didn’t quite understand what was going on, so they would request to check the clearance right away. But when that came back positive, they moved forward with…