Security Clearance news
DoD to Continuously Scour Open-Source Data on Clearance Holders
As another part of the shift from decades old practices of reinvestigating security clearance holders every 5 or 10 years, the DoD will focus on beefing up IT systems and resources that will continuously scour open-source data for information that may indicate problems. New applicants still have to go through
Mental Wellness is Key to Mitigating Psychological Issues
There is much discussion on the forum about whether or not counseling or taking medication for a mental illness would prevent you from obtaining or holding a security clearance. Myths continue to permeate and cause those needing help to hesitate in seeking it out for fear of losing their eligibility.
I’m not sure my conscience, character, conduct, ethics, or integrity would allow me to work on DHS right now.
I’ve had these same feelings and inner turmoil, but someone needs to vet them so it might as well be someone with morals.
As long as we keep doing the investigations and vetting, the applicants will still be getting the jobs. I don’t think the “vetting” is anything but a “cursory review” at…
Totally agree. ******* (to meet minimum character requirement