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Category Archives: Security Clearance

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  Seven Deadly Sins for Security Clearance Holders and Applicants

  Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance is required for any federal employees or contractors who work with classified information. Clearance holders face scrutiny over a wide variety of personal and professional factors. First, clearance holders and applicants bear… more

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  Understanding Guideline H: Don’t Let Drug Involvement Derail Your Security-Cleared Career

  Many employees and contractors of the United States federal government, military personnel, and government officials, who require access to classified information in the course of performing their duties, are required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. However, man… more

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  Stay in the Clear: Essential Tips for Maintaining a Security Clearance

  For government employees, contractors, and any other individuals whose roles require access to classified information, obtaining a security clearance is just the first step. The ongoing responsibility of maintaining eligibility for that clearance is equally important and inv… more

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  Unpacking Five Security Clearance Misconceptions to Set the Record Straight

  Navigating security clearance misconceptions can feel like walking a tightrope, where one misstep can have serious consequences. From fears about continuous vetting to concerns over drug use or financial issues, many clearance holders face confusion about the very thing that… more

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  Security Clearance Concerns: Have You Been Tempted to Conceal Illegal Behavior

  Many security clearance applicants and holders are stuck with the dilemma of having to disclose embarrassing and sometimes illegal behavior that they hoped to keep secret. Some have secretly used drugs such as marijuana, mushrooms, cocaine, and methamphetamines. While ot… more