Defense news and career advice written by Lindy Kyzer

Legal Doesn’t Mean Cleared: The 4/20 Disconnect

CPOC 2.0: TW 2.0: Pursuing Operational Excellence in Personnel Vetting
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Are Prediction Markets a Security Clearance Risk?

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DCSA’s New “Pizza Tracker” Could Change the Clearance Process

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Job Hopping, Gig Work, and Your Clearance

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When the Mission Ends: Navigating Identity, Transition, and Purpose

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Clearance? Q1 2026 Update

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The Cleared Workforce is Increasing – But Probably Not How You Think

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How AI and Technology Are Reshaping the Security Industry

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The Security Clearance Reform Scorecard Just Changed — And That’s a Good Thing