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Commentary

Background investigations moving from OPM to DoD, what comes next will make or break them

Former DHS chief human capital officer Jeff Neal has some best practices for a successful transition of the security clearance process to the Pentagon.

NBIB Transfer to DoD

DoD changes name of security clearance agency, appoints new leadership

Reporter's Notebook

How a simple tweet opened frustration floodgates over security clearances

Defense

Move of some DISA personnel, IT systems sets table for upcoming security clearance merger

Federal Newscast

More time given for security clearance modernization ideas

Reorganization

Despite skepticism, DoD, NBIB insist pending security clearance transfer will be seamless

Reorganization

DoD to reorganize, create new security clearance organization

Metal Wheel Concept

Workforce

Agencies offer reassurance to employees impacted by Trump reorganization plans

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Workforce

Exclusive Trump administration considering major changes to security clearance program

In this Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, photo, people use the Bitcoin ATM in Hong Kong. The launch of a U.S. futures contract for bitcoin on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, underscores the virtual currency's increasing mainstream acceptance, including in many parts of Asia, where it already has a wide following among speculators and investors. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Federal Newscast

You may have to disclose if you own any Bitcoins when applying for a security clearance

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Defense News

DoD to bring more employees with ‘critical positions’ under continuous evaluation

Manager Identifying Potential Insider Threat

Management

Same obstacles plague small and large agencies in setting up insider threat programs

Corporate security manager identifies a potential insider threat in a line-up of eight white collar workers. Hacker or spy icon lights up purple. Cybersecurity and human resources challenge concept.

Contracts/Awards

More than 5,550 defense contractors have basic insider threat programs, DoD says

Education Department Chief Information Officer Dr. Danny Harris testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on 'U.S. Department of Education: Investigation of the CIO' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Reporter's Notebook

Education CIO, US-CERT director decide to leave government

Placing equipment for interrogation of a man with lie detector.

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Contractors face new delays in getting, renewing security clearances

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Federal Drive

Jeff Carr: Foreign governments increasing espionage against U.S. computer systems