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Security Clearance Denial

More and more often, on all levels of background investigations I see applicants who fail to disclose required information. Some attribute it to oversight and failing to thoroughly read the questions and others claim an unfamiliarity with filling out government forms. Regardless, all applicants must check the box on the

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Cybersecurity

A few weeks ago, security clearance holders started getting emails that looked like they came from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) that referenced the collection of information needed from them on an “SF-86F” (which does not exist) or SF86. In reality, it is a sophisticated malicious phishing email

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Adjudication

Having reviewed a ton of resumes for job applicants who have security clearances, I have noticed a trend in the way many from the Defense…
Security Clearance Process

All national security background investigations have required checks that must be completed in order for the investigation to meet federal investigative standards. One of the required checks…
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Security Clearance Denial

It seems everyday you hear about technology, trade secrets or proprietary theft by foreign agents acting on behalf of China and it is well known…
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