Security Clearances: Adjudication Process for DOD Contractors vs. Military and Civilian Employees
For individuals who must go through the security clearance adjudication process, it can be a nervous and confusing process. Each individual attempting to obtain a security…
Will DCSA Interpret the Newly Codified NISPOM to Exclude National Security and Defense Entrepreneurs?
Intelligence and defense contractors co-exist in a common national security sector of the American and global economies. But that marketplace is bounded and defined by dual…
Foreign Contact Reporting Requirements for Security Clearance Holders
The reporting of contacts, specifically foreign contacts, for clearance holders is of the utmost importance for continued access authorization. All security clearance holders have…
Reapplying for a Security Clearance After a Denial or Revocation
“I will never be able to get a security clearance again after this denial.” That is a common thought that many people feel after having a clearance denied or revoked. However,…
Why Did Congress Ban TikTok From Federal Devices?
The announced decision by the House of Representatives spotlights the growing social media security concern created by individuals and corporations working with, or for, the…
Will George Santos’ Lies Cost Him Access to Classified Information?
Rep.-elect George Santos (R-NY) has been unmasked as purveyor of so many falsehoods, it’s really hard to know where the fiction ends and the real person begins. He has also,…
What is a Loss of Jurisdiction and How Can it Impact My Security Clearance?
A loss of jurisdiction in the security clearance adjudication process can be a major red flag for employers and potential sponsors for a security clearance. According to the…
Understanding Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Many employees and contractors of the United States federal government, military personnel, government officials, and other individuals charged with upholding public safety and…
New Foreign Travel Reporting Requirements for America’s Elite and Secured Workforce
Recent reform of facilities clearance regulations now demands more of the corporate facilities security officer (FSO). On February 24, 2021, the NISPOM Rule was codified in the…
How the Cancellation of 6 Billion Dollars in Student Loan Debt Will Impact Your Security Clearance
Delinquent student loan debt is a major concern that could negatively impact your security clearance if you do not take action to resolve it. Delinquent student loan debt in…