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Security Clearance Process

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is responsible for implementing Continuous Vetting (CV) for DoD security clearance holders once they become eligible for access to classified information. One piece of the continuous vetting process is enrollment into the FBI’s Rap Back program which provides notifications to the clearance granting agency

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Security Clearance Denial

There was a lot of buzz a few years ago when the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Justice cracked down on contractor background investigators who were falsifying reports of investigation and collecting payments for work that was not done. A recent Department of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA)

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Process

During a security clearance denial appeal hearing the applicant is allowed to question witnesses, both their own and the Department counsel’s. Prehearing guidance will be provided regarding…
Career Advice

The United States Intelligence Community agencies and other associated agencies carry out intelligence-related tasks for the United States. Use the links below to peruse each agency's…
Background Investigations

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Director David Cattler, who has been the agency director since March 2024, recently accompanied a special agent background investigator…