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Security Clearance Denial

Security clearance holders all go through an indoctrination briefingthat includes proper handling and storage of classified or protectedinformation. They also get an annual refresher training. Unfortunately,some people find it difficult remembering information like safecombinations and personal identification numbers (PIN) for access toclassified IT networks. A defense contractor recently had hisclearance

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Background Investigations

As many on this site have said for security clearance applicants, it is better to tell all then try to hide stuff and hope no one finds out. Many times, the information you are trying to hide can be mitigated, but the fact that you lied about it can’t. That

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Background Investigations

Public trust positions are those which carry out duties that do not require access to classified national security information but do have other duties that…
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Background Investigations

I noticed a few entry level background investigators positions being advertised by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This is a part of their…
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Security Clearance Denial

A recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases involving the misuse of information technology caught my eye because the applicant argued his former employer’s…