Court Denies Judicial Review in Security Clearance Revocation, Discrimination Case
A recent case involving a former FBI intelligence officer with a top-secret security clearance who failed three polygraph tests and was subsequently fired has been dismissed by…
Tips for Maintaining Your Security Clearance
For government employees, contractors, and any other individuals whose roles require access to classified information, obtaining a security clearance is just the first step. The…
Understanding Guideline H: Drug Involvement
Many employees and contractors of the United States federal government, military personnel, and government officials, who require access to classified information in the course of…
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Security Clearance Hearings: Should You Attend?
It is a common question that is asked by many security clearance holders: “Should I attend a security clearance hearing or request a decision on the written record?” First, it…
Can a Security Clearance Be Reinstated After it Has Been Terminated?
The termination of a security clearance can significantly impact your career, especially for those in roles that require access to classified information. Regardless whether you…
How Long Does a Security Clearance Last?
Security clearances, which are required for individuals who may work with classified information within various government sectors, exist to protect sensitive data and provide…
How to Get a Security Clearance
Obtaining a Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance is a common requirement for individuals seeking positions that involve access to classified information within the…
What’s the Difference? Security Clearance Adjudication Process for Department of Defense vs. Department of Energy
For individuals who must go through the security clearance adjudication process, for any organization or Agency, it can be confusing. Each person attempting to obtain a security…
I Broke the Law; Can I Still Obtain a Security Clearance?
Many security clearance applicants are stuck with the dilemma of having to disclose embarrassing and sometimes illegal behavior that they hoped to keep secret. Some have secretly…
Navigating the Security Clearance Processing Backlog
There is little instant gratification within the Security process. The persistent ebb and flow of security clearance processing times is understood first and foremost through a…