ODNI
New Website Offers an Inside Look at the Intelligence Community
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has published the new Intelligence.gov website, showcasing the people, organizations, and work the Intelligence Community (IC) provides in support of our country and national security. Michael Thomas, ODNI Deputy Transparency Officer and executive editor of the website, said in a news release the
The SECRET Act of 2017
Another bill is making its way through Congress and is aimed getting the security clearance process fixed. California Senator Stephen Knight proposed the bill last July and it was passed by the House that same month. H.R. 3210, also known as the Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency (SECRET) Act of
Can Clearance Holders Travel to China?
Due to an increase in inquiries on this topic I felt the need to post some information about overseas travel for security clearance holders. This information is only intended to provide general guidelines and requirements. If you already have a security clearance or intend on applying for one, I advise
State Department Fudged Clearance Timeliness Reporting
The Department of State (DS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently released their findings on DS security clearance processes and discovered that agency officials used blanket estimates in reporting timeliness data to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) instead of the actual time. The DS is one of