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Can the Clearance Process Deliver a Better Customer Experience?
Who are the 'customers' who are a part of the security clearance process? And does the government consider the stakeholders involved in the security clearance process in a way that could improve the security vetting enterprise? A recent report from the RA
Former FBI Agent Shares What Went Behind the Take Down of One of America's Most Dangerous Spies
Ana Montes spied on behalf of communist Cuba for 17 years. A new book by former FBI agent Peter Lapp discusses how Montes was able to carry out as a dangerous insider for nearly two decades, and his own career journey with the FBI. In our interview, we di
How to Improve Federal Hiring - a Conversation with Defense Unicorns
When you come across companies supporting the defense and intelligence community and doing it with a focus on innovation and company culture - you take notice. ClearanceJobs chats with Michaela Flatau, chief unicorn collector (i.e. 'putting the human back
Healthcare Cybersecurity in the Spotlight
Healthcare is one of the most at risk elements of critical infrastructure. Brian Mazanec, Deputy Director, Office of Preparedness in the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, chats with ClearanceJobs about how the Healthcare and Public H
Cleared Community Conference and the Latest in NatSec Pop Culture
Eric Pecinovsky, VP of marketing at ClearanceJobs.com is back on the podcast to discuss our upcoming Connect 2023. This is the third year for bringing together national security hiring professionals for the only event of its kind. Speakers this year inclu
How to Take a Holistic Approach to Addressing Insider Risk
More companies understand the risks of insider threats, but too many assume that addressing insider risk is a primarily government function. Trusted Workforce 2.0 has created continuous vetting and other solutions to help identify risks, sooner - but they
Homeland Security Risks from Foreign Investment, Influence
The Homeland Security Experts Group is gearing up for their upcoming Homeland Security Enterprise Forum, a two-day event designed to bring together leaders around the critical topics affecting our nation. ClearanceJobs sat down with William Evanina, forme
Understanding Insider Risk with the Former CSO at Boeing
It's National Insider Risk Awareness Month, a month where companies and government agencies step out and look to step up their insider risk understanding. ClearanceJobs chatted with Dave Komendat, the former Chief Security Officer at Boeing, currently the
Cocktail with a Codebreaker? Here's Your Chance
The National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) is gearing up for their second annual Cocktails and Codebreakers event. This year's event, co-hosted by NCF and the Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF), spotlights the Men and Women in Cryptology
Leidos Pushes to Reduce Stigma Around Mental Health in the IC
Reducing stigma around mental health issues has been a major push across the defense industry and cleared community. Changes to the SF-86 have made the form less stressful and more straightforward for many applicants, but for those new to the intelligence