Apps National Security Workers Should Avoid

Lindy Kyzer / Sep 3, 2020

It’s okay to have fun with apps on your mobile device. But if you hold a government clearance, you need to be smart. Here are apps national security workers should probably avoid.

Insider Threat: Employees Are Still the Biggest Cybersecurity Risk

Peter Suciu / Jun 26, 2020

Government agencies and private sector companies continue to toughen their computer networks against the risk of a cyber attack because the biggest threat may be an employee who walks through the front door.

Top 5 IT Certifications That Will Get You Paid in 2020

Greg Stuart / Jun 24, 2020

In the IT career field, hands on experience goes a long way in showing that you have the chops to do the job you are applying for; however, in order to stand out and get paid, IT certifications are what you need. 

Anatomy of a Scam (Successful Counter Attack Mounted)

Jack Barsky / Jun 4, 2020

Know the anatomy of a scam. Don’t assume you’re above being scammed.

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places: Security Clearance Edition

Lindy Kyzer / Aug 27, 2019

You would think the internet would have solidified behind putting scams involving U.S. service members conning gullible women out of their money to bed. That would be an optimistic view of both humanity and dating. 

New Study Suggests More Than 1 in 10 IT Workers Abuse Illicit Drugs

Peter Suciu / Jul 15, 2019

A new study shows that IT workers have a higher-than-average use of illicit drugs. While the legalization of marijuana is a factor, so is growing abuse of prescription drugs. Both have consequences for clearance holders and applicants.

Congress’ Worst Fears Confirmed with Latest Supply Chain Security Breach

Tom McCuin / Oct 8, 2018

A breach in the DoD’s computer supply chain potentially gave Chinese intelligence the keys to almost any data it wanted. The possibility of this kind of hardware hack was considered so remote that few bothered to worry about it. 

House Staffer Arrested for Doxing Senators

Christopher Burgess / Oct 4, 2018

Jackson Cosko accessed Senate files to collect personal information on senators and then doxed them – revealing the home addresses of Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Orrin Hatch, and Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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