Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency William Lietzau is nearing one year on the job with the newly formed agency. The mission, goals, and reach of DCSA has
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Security Clearance Myths: You Can Pay for Your Own Background InvestigationSecurity Clearance Myths: You Can Pay for Your Own Background Investigation
Many people assume their employer has to pay for their security clearance, but if you’re working for a defense contractor, that’s not the case. Only the government currently pays for

Security Clearance News Update: SF-86 ChecklistSecurity Clearance News Update: SF-86 Checklist
Completing the SF-86? Here are three things you need to do before you submit your security clearance application, and three tips to remember as you’re completing the 100-page form. source

Security Clearance News Update: Why Your Clearance Was DeniedSecurity Clearance News Update: Why Your Clearance Was Denied
Was your security clearance denied? Or were you simply removed from the running for a federal position? If you’re denied a clearance, or your security clearance is revoked, you should

Security Clearance News Update: How Much Do Clearances Cost?Security Clearance News Update: How Much Do Clearances Cost?
Security clearance background investigations aren’t paid for by contractors, or the individuals obtaining them, but by government agencies who demand the classified talent. A Tier 1 (Public Trust) investigation will

3 Common Myths About Security Clearances3 Common Myths About Security Clearances
The security clearance process raises a lot of questions. As the determining factor in who gets access to the government’s secrets, it’s a process filled with its own degree of

When You Fail a Background CheckWhen You Fail a Background Check
What were the top reasons for a security clearance denial in 2016? While there are 13 adjudicative criteria used in security clearance determinations, just a few issues are the cause

What May Delay, But Won't Disqualify You From Obtaining a Security ClearanceWhat May Delay, But Won't Disqualify You From Obtaining a Security Clearance
Filling out a security clearance application, or SF-86, can be nerve-wracking, especially if you have a few skeletons in your closet. Fortunately for most applicants, there are a number of

Top 10 Reasons Security Clearance Applications are RejectedTop 10 Reasons Security Clearance Applications are Rejected
Filling out your security clearance application (SF86) incorrectly could mean additional months of delays or even not getting a cleared job. The devil is in the details – missing survey

Top Reasons Applicants are Denied a Security ClearanceTop Reasons Applicants are Denied a Security Clearance
Out of approximately thirteen hundred security clearance cases decided on by Administrative Judges at DOHA during the 2008 fiscal year, Financial Considerations was by far the most prevalent issue and