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Cybersecurity

The Cold War days of spies using microfilms, dead drops, and disappearing ink are long gone. Now they use cell phones, laptop computers, and remotely injected malware to steal information. As evidenced by stories about hackers and IT security breaches in the news every day, IT technology is a major

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Security Clearance Denial

A recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals case that involved financial, criminal conduct, and personal conduct issues resulted in the DOD CAF declining to grant the applicant a clearance. The applicant appealed the decision and had two hearings and was scheduled for a third prior to being terminated by

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Background InvestigationsCybersecurity

On December 30, 2010 the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) released a report on their yearlong study of police cybervetting policy, “Developing a…
Background Investigations

On January 19, 2011 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) published its 8-0 decision regarding “NASA v. Nelson.” It reversed and remanded the…
Background Investigations

On December 22, 2010 the Office of Personnel Management announced that in February they will begin a phased implementation of the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations…