This question is generally posed by individuals concerned about something that already happened – a falsified SF-86 they previously submitted. Here’s why that’s an issue.

In the security clearance realm, perhaps the most prevalent “ism” I encounter is one that gets far less attention: ageism.

Though simple on its face, Question 19 of the SF-86 security clearance application poses a conundrum for many applicants who overthink it.

Let’s take a moment to fact-check some actual statements about White House security clearances asserted on cable news.

Compulsive or excessively risky gambling is considered a security risk because it both exposes the gambler to major financial loss, and reflects a lack of judgment.

Inadvertently bringing a cellphone into a SCIF is by far the most common violation. If you decide to invest in a wearable IT device, keep in mind you’ve increased your risk of an accidental security violation.

DoD civilians and contractors deploying or relocating to Korea should take heed:  patronizing juicy bars is a slippery slope when it comes to maintaining a security clearance.

Here’s why late tax filers should request an “automatic” extension – even if the government owes them money, and not the other way around.

State and USAID – unlike every other agency in the government of which I’m aware – utilize a different set of suitability criteria for applicants to the foreign service.

A GOMOR, or “General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand”, is essentially a written “chewing out” of a soldier by a General. It’s a career killer, but not necessarily a clearance killer.