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Policy
Too Many National-Security Workers Shun Mental-Health Care, Leaders Say
Government and industry leaders are trying to get the word out: seeking help won't kill your career.
Policy
Defense Personnel to Get Crash Course in OpSec
But various problems have observers wondering whether it's a waste of time.
Science & Tech
Progress Is Finally Being Made on Security Clearance Backlog
“For the first time ever, the executive and legislative branches are on the same page about this issue.”
Science & Tech
You May Have to Wait 2 Years to Get That Security Clearance
The metrics fail to capture the real-world impact of the backlog, which includes careers put on hold and the loss of top talent, says Raytheon\'s Jane Chappell.
Science & Tech
State Department Has No Idea What It Costs to Give Security Clearances
Despite orders from Congress last year, Foggy Bottom can't say what clearances cost or how long they take.
Ideas
The Government Wants You to Stop the Next Edward Snowden
New rules mean you could lose your security clearance if you don’t Say Something when you See Something.
Ideas
Need a New Security Clearance? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
If you work for the government, you need to understand the process and the terminology.
Business
Got a Clearance? Getting a Job Just Got Harder
The OPM hack has slowed hiring for jobs requiring a security clearance, a recent survey shows.
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