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Obtaining Security ClearanceSecurity Clearance Denial

Of the 881 security clearance appeals heard by the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals this year, the overwhelming majority of denials involve financial issues. Most of the cases are pretty cut and dry because the applicant failed to take steps to mitigate the security concerns. Let’s take a look

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We’re happy to announce a brand new blog and discussion board. The new discussion board attempts to eliminate the complexity and just present the essentials – the conversations. Attention Existing Users! When you arrive to the new site, click on the Log In button and reset your password to continue to

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Background Investigations

Over at the Newsweek blog, Declassified, Mark Hosenball explored the recent events at Fort Hood and the role the security-clearance procedures played or didn't play.…
Background InvestigationsPolygraph

In a September 15, 2009 written response to questions posed to the Director of the FBI following his March 25, 2009 appearance before the Senate…
Cybersecurity

Secretary Gates said the "freedom of communication and the nature of it is a huge strategic asset for the United States...there are clearly a number…