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I like a good espionage book just as much as next guy and I recently finished reading “Tom Clancy: True Faith and Allegiance” written by Mark Greaney, who continued the series after Clancy passed away in 2013. Much to my surprise, the main premise of the book centered on the

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Security Clearance Process

We all know about having to self-report information as a security clearance holder, but what about reporting on another clearance holder? This scenario is played out almost every day:  another individual with whom you work has a security clearance and you become aware of some conduct that could be an

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In case any of you security-cleared professionals needed a reminder: beware of bikini-clad avatars of good-looking women. Wired.com’s Danger Room reports of a social media…
Career Advice

If you haven't checked out our 2011 Salary Survey, it isn't too late. Security-cleared professionals should be happy to read that they remain among the…
Obtaining Security Clearance

There's no doubt that 10 years of persistent conflict have had a profound impact on the lives of those serving in the military. For years…