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Obtaining Security Clearance

In today’s digital world, it’s easy to get caught up in online dating platforms, connecting with complete strangers in the hope of finding a meaningful relationship. Unfortunately, it’s just as easy to fall victim to scams or online blackmail. That’s exactly what happened to a Department of Defense contractor, who

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Obtaining Security Clearance

It is well known that financial issues are the number one cause for security clearance eligibility denials and revocations by the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals. To help address this, the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) recently published a job aid called Financial Considerations: Military Resources that

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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) recently announced changes to required training for Insider Threat Program Personnel to address the increasingly aggressive tactics used…
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As is evidenced by numerous state laws, the use of marijuana (THC) products for medical use is quite common now even though still illegal under…
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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…
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