August 2012
Lying on a Suitability for Employment or Application Screening
Think it’s not a big deal to provide false information on an employment application? Think again. If you’ve applied for government jobs, even those without security clearance, you’ve filled out some form of suitability determination. Even if you’re not accessing classified information in the scope of your work, the government
Character Issues and Security Clearances
When is a job about more than the job? When you have a security clearance or you’re in the military. Many people have heard the phrase ‘held to a higher standard’ used in conjunction with men and women in uniform. It’s not just a reference to a higher moral character
EMPs: Credible Threat or Just the Stuff of Science Fiction?
On the most recent report from The Heritage Foundation, the call for more awareness about the danger of an EMP attack is loud and clear. But is this threat real or just the stuff of science fiction?
Survey Finds Lack of Clearance Reciprocity Costs Contractors Time, Money
It’s a frequent problem particularly in the government-driven Washington, D.C. area – highly skilled cleared personnel left sitting on their hands for months at a time while awaiting security clearance reciprocity or transfer between agencies. In some cases the individuals are able to await work in a government office, although