Security Clearance

A security clearance is a determination by the United States Government that a person or company is eligible for access to classified information. View our Security Clearance FAQs page to learn more about how you get a security clearance and how do you keep a government military clearance.

When a Digital Escort Opens the Door to Classified Networks

Security Clearance Reciprocity: 7 Reasons Your Clearance Might Not Transfer
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Should You Hire a Lawyer for Your SF-86? Here’s the Real Talk

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When Your Personal Life Becomes a National Security Concern: The Astronomer CEO Scandal and the Cost of Affairs in the Clearance World

DoD Clarifies Changes to Security Clearance Due Process Procedures For Certain Groups

Director David Cattler to Retire from DCSA After Distinguished Career

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Why a Public Trust Isn’t a Clearance—But Still Matters

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New DCSA Due Process “Personal Appearance”

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Legal Considerations for Security Clearance Holders and Applicants with Foreign Property or Assets

Cleared and Confused: Is It a Security Violation If You Move Weed to Make Room for Wings?