Defense news and career advice written by Lindy Kyzer

Navigating Foreign Travel as a Security Clearance Holder

20 Years of IRTPA: A Look Back at Clearance Reform
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Security Clearance

Love and Loyalty: What a Relationship with a Foreign National Means for Your Security Clearance

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Security Clearance

Despite the Rumors, DOHA Isn’t Dead

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Government

Supporting Political Appointees: Bridging Expertise Between Public and Private Sectors

Security Clearance

New Security Clearance Questionnaire, Better Customer Focus Critical for NBIS in 2025

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Elon Musk’s Security Clearance: Why He Might Not Have the Access You Expect

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Can You Quit Your Job During a Background Investigation?

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Security Clearance Policy in the Trump Era

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Security Clearance Granted Despite Troubled Financial History – DOHA Dose