Defense news and career advice written by Lindy Kyzer

What is an FSO? Understanding the Facility Security Officer Role

Security Clearance Reform Returns: Senators Warner and Collins Reintroduce Bill to Safeguard Process from Political Abuse
Government

Trump’s New Travel Ban: What Security Clearance Holders Need to Know

Intelligence

The Future of OSINT: Truth, Trust, and Tradeoffs in an AI-Driven Era

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Government

Accelerating Federal Hiring With Private Sector Efficiencies

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Government

Farewell to the Federal Resume: OPM Ushers in a New Era of Plain Language in Federal Hiring

JFK files declassified
Security Clearance

How Long Does It Take to Process a Security Clearance – April 2025 Update

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Security Clearance

Do You Still Need to Self-Report? It Depends on Your Clearance Status

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Security Clearance

NBIS System Issues – DCSA Issues Breaking News Assurances to Industry

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Government

Can the President Accept a Plane? Qatar and the Presidential Library Loophole