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The security clearance eligibility guidelines for all individuals who require access to classified information.

Eligibility Guidelines for Gaining Security Clearance

How are you judged to be eligible for security clearance? Read up on the major guidelines that you should follow.

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Don't Let Your Security Clearance Expire

An active security clearance is a commodity that must be actively maintained and managed.

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Why You Failed the Lie-Detector Test

It's possible you'll fail the lie-detector test (polygraph), and it's not that big of a deal.

Psychological Conditions and Security Clearances

Mental health is a security concern because it influences how a person perceives the world, makes decisions, and manages stre...

Security Clearance: Does it Belong on Your Resume?

Is it a security violation when you list your clearance level on your resume and post it online?

Top 20 Reasons for Clearance Rejection

The top 20 reasons why clearance applications are rejected as listed by the Defense Security Service.

Security Clearance Guidelines

What goes into getting security clearance? Here are official guidelines, plus tips on how to expedite the process.

Interim Security Clearances

An Interim Security clearance is based on the completion of minimum investigative requirements and granted on a temporary bas...

Passing the Polygraph

Lie detector tests aren't always reqiured to obtain a security clearance, but it's best not to go into the exam blind.

Knowing When Security Clearance Expires

Keeping your security clearance current is important, but do you know that it may not expire right on the five-year mark?

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