Security Clearance Insecurity

By: Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
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  • Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you’d never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.
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Episodes
  • Former CIA Operative Talks About Getting 'Off the X' and Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Former CIA Operative Talks About Getting 'Off the X' and Out of Your Comfort Zone
    Jan 16 2025
    Author and former CIA operative Michele Rigby Assad joins the show to discuss her book 'Get Off the X'. It's Assad's second book, and shares stories from the CIA that can help you face your hurdles, find your purpose and live authentically. In the second half of the show, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss how legal run-ins could affect your clearance eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • New National Security Data and Policy Institute Helps the IC Engage Outside Experts on Data

    New National Security Data and Policy Institute Helps the IC Engage Outside Experts on Data
    Dec 27 2024
    The Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently announced the new National Security Data and Policy Institute, a first of its kind partnership enabled by the support of congress and now housed at the University of Virginia. Charles Luftig, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Policy and Capabilities joins us on the show to discuss the new initiative and how it exemplifies the current focus areas of the IC. The institute allows new opportunities for experts across industry, government, and the non-profit sector to bring emerging ideas around data and security into the IC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Security Clearance Reform 20 Years in the Making

    Security Clearance Reform 20 Years in the Making
    Dec 16 2024
    Happy 20th anniversary of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) to all who celebrate! Despite being signed into law 20 years ago, many of the key provisions related to the security clearance process are still issues today, including: Slow security clearance processing times Lack of reciprocity Need for better technology/security clearance systems of record Trust across IC agencies and government departments when it comes to investigation quality/transfer of trust Trusted Workforce 2.0 aims to assist in many of these categories - but as policy becomes practice, will agencies step up to make sure progress happens? Jill Hamilton and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss key reform efforts that have been a work in progress for the past 20 years- and where they are today. In the second half of the show, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss how to avoid making yourself a target for adversaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins

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