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Summer is coming and one of the biggest events on the planet, the 2018 World Cup, is taking place in Russia and Lady Luck has bestowed upon you two tickets to one of the World Cup games for you and a friend to attend. You have made your travel arrangements,

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Security Clearance Denial

As noted in previous articles and blog posts, it is well established that financial issues remain the number one reason for a security clearance denial. Why? Common sense and historical experience have shown that financial difficulties may increase temptation to commit illegal or unethical acts as a means of gaining

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Security Clearance Denial

Due to an ongoing investigation conducted by the Department of Justice and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the current Director of Naval Intelligence, Vice Admiral…
Security Clearance Process

Can individuals access classified national security information without having undergone the background investigation process and been granted a security clearance?  Normally the answer is no,…
Career Advice

As a security professional I do a lot of reading and research to keep up with the constant changes in my chosen career field.  During…