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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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  How Can Alcohol Consumption Threaten Your Security Clearance Eligibility

  Under Guideline G, Alcohol Consumption, the government may have security concerns related to excessive alcohol consumption, as it may lead to questionable judgment or criminal conduct. This can include incidents at work or away from work. You don’t even need a diagnosis fo… more

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  Do I Need a Security Clearance Attorney

  I hear far too often as a security clearance attorney, “I didn’t know I should hire an attorney” or “my security officer told me I could handle this myself.” In nearly every security clearance case and at every stage in the adjudication process, your chances of suc… more

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  Continuous Evaluation Rollout Must Be Fast-Tracked after OPM Data Breach, Clearance Holders Must Address Problems Faster

  Even before hackers, presumably from China, stole from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sensitive personal information for millions of current and former federal employees and contractors, the government had been pushing to more frequently put security clearance holders u… more

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  When it Comes to Your Security Clearance, How is Your Judgment

    What causes an individual to be ineligible for a security clearance? Many people believe that only serious misconduct will result in the failure to obtain a security clearance. By “serious,” I’m referring to criminal charges, excessive financial delinquencies and … more