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Security Clearance InsecurityInnovation, AI, and the Future of the Security IndustryThe security industry is evolving far beyond its traditional image of guards, guns, and gates. Today, it sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, federal policy, and critical infrastructure protection.In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, Lindy Kyzer speaks with Don Erickson, CEO of the Security Industry Association (SIA), about how emerging technologies are transforming the physical security landscape. From AI-enabled surveillance systems to cybersecurity integration and supply chain protections, the industry is playing a growing role in national security.They also discuss how SIA works with federal policymakers to promote responsible innovation...
2026-03-0628 min
The Unredacted PodcastCreating a Virtuous Insurgency: Inspiring Innovation in US National DefenseIn this episode of The Unredacted Podcast, Lindy and Brian explore the definition of the "warfighter" and examine the complex interplay between civilian policies and US national defense priorities. Featuring Jesse Levin, the Executive Director of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum, the discussion delves into privately funded, innovative business models and methods to advance international security and intelligence operations. Using case studies from Haiti to Ukraine, Jesse highlights how humanitarian relief efforts and private sector support can assist operations out forward in times of crisis and war. Discover how fostering a spirit of national service can contribute to rebuilding and...
2026-03-021h 26
The Unredacted PodcastWords as Weapons? - Free Speech and National SecurityIn this episode, Lindy and Brian test the limits of free speech in national security. What is the way forward when America's constitutional protections threaten to undermine the fabric of its democracy? Given that neither Brian nor Lindy are experts, they interview someone who is; Jane Kirtley. Professor Kirtley is the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota. She has written friend-of-the-court briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as two books and articles for scholarly journals and for the popular and professional...
2026-02-1652 min
The Unredacted PodcastBreaking Norms in the Defense Innovation EcosystemIn this episode, Lindy and Brian try their hand at making Federal procurement and innovation policy "un-boring." They probe the question of whether the Department of Defense/War is making the right moves to inspire innovation and competition while delivering capabilities to the field. Unredacted was lucky to snag one of the most preeminent thinkers on Defense Innovation, Tyrome "Ty" Smith, to weigh-in on this question. Brian and Ty dive deep, swap stories, and play a couple of games to answer listener questions.Music by Gramatik from the album #DigitalfreedomIf...
2026-02-021h 38
The Unredacted PodcastBuilding Bonds of Trust with Lindy KyzerIn this episode, Brian interviews Lindy about her new book Trust Me. Lindy shares some rare insights into how the security process actually works and what the future holds for current and aspiring clearance holders. Music by Gramatik from the album #DigitalfreedomIf you have a question or a suggestion for a future episode, please email us at: questions@unredactedpodcast.comThe Unredacted Podcast is a production of Dragon Forge Consulting. With the exception of the content provided under license or with the permission of...
2026-01-1946 min
The Unredacted PodcastThe Adventures of a CIA Inspector GeneralThis week Lindy and Brian celebrate the New Year with tips to deceive your loved ones based on the miracles of time zones. They also interview Dave Buckley, the former IG of the Central Intelligence Agency. In this episode, Dave educates us on what an IG does and does not do, the challenges of inspecting an organization with people who are trained to lie for a living, and why its important to preserve the integrity of inspections for government.Music by Gramatik from the album #DigitalfreedomIf you have a question...
2026-01-0550 min
The Unredacted PodcastCatching an Iron ButterflyIn their first ever podcast crossover, we interview Megan Jaffer for The Unredacted Podcast. Megan and her partner in crime, Cadie Hopkins, started the Iron Butterfly Podcast in 2020. It has since become a juggernaut of content creation for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Brian and Lindy also discuss equity issues in National Defense and Intelligence and the importance of creating space for conversations on gender issues.Music by Gramatik from the album #DigitalfreedomIf you have a question or a suggestion for a future episode, please email us at: questions@unredactedpodcast...
2025-12-2254 min
The Unredacted PodcastUpholding Our Promise to America's Afghan AlliesIn the aftermath of the attack on West Virginia National Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, Brian and Lindy talk about the fallout and policy implications for Afghan resettlement. More specifically, they explore what changes to the Special Immigrant Visa program mean for our Afghan and Iraqi allies. We also have the pleasure of speaking with Andy Sullivan and Mariah Smith about their work with the non-profit No One Left Behind.For more information on No One Left Behind, please click here: https://www.nooneleft.org/If you would like...
2025-12-081h 24
The Unredacted PodcastRevolutionary Ideas from Anthony VinciThis week we interview Anthony Vinci. Anthony has been a Case Officer, a Venture Capitalist, Artificial Intelligence Evangelist, and a Geospatial Intelligence Leader. Now he assumes the mantle of author. He just published a new book: The Fourth Intelligence Revolution. On this episode, Lindy and Brian share how his ideas connect with our daily lives even in the far flung corners of Venezuela and discuss Lindy's not-so-secret obsession with Riley Green.Music by Gramatik from the album #DigitalfreedomIf you have a question or a suggestion for a future episode, please...
2025-11-241h 08Security Clearance InsecurityModernizing Personnel Vetting and Mapping the Future with Trusted Workforce 2.0In this episode of the ClearanceJobs Podcast, host Lindy Kyzer sits down with Leslie Reid, Vice President of Defense Programs at iWorks and former senior leader at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), for a deep-dive conversation into the reality and the future of Trusted Workforce 2.0.With more than two decades of leadership experience across the national security and defense community, Leslie has been at the center of some of the most significant vetting reforms of the past decade. From driving modernization at DCSA to championing agile, scalable solutions that support mission requirements, Leslie brings unmatched...
2025-11-1923 min
The Unredacted PodcastRemembering Scotty - An Interview with Sandy WirtzThis week on The Unredacted Podcast, we talk about the most popular rock concert you will never attend: Spookstock. In the spirit of Spookstock, Brian interviews Sandy Wirtz. Sandy is the mother of, retired Navy SEAL and Defense Intelligence Agency employee, Scotty Wirtz. Scotty was taken from us in 2019 while serving DIA in Syria. He was also the inspiration for creating the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation (DIMF). The DIMF gives scholarships to the surviving children of fallen Defense Intelligence Officers from DIA, NSA, NGA, NRO, and the Intelligence Service Centers. On this episode, Sandy shares with us her memories...
2025-11-171h 02
The Unredacted PodcastWelcome to the Unredacted PodcastOur introductory episode discusses how Lindy and Brian think about national security, what content they will cover in the upcoming episodes, and the types of people they will interview.Have a question or an episode idea, please reach out to us at: questions@unredactedpodcast.comMusic by Gramatik from the album #Digitalfreedom
2025-11-0124 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityWhat the Government Shutdown Could Mean for Your Security ClearanceHow does a government shutdown really impact security clearance holders and applicants? In this timely episode, Lindy Kyzer sits down with security clearance and employment law expert John Berry to break down the real-world consequences beyond the headlines.From delayed investigations and paused adjudications to furlough fears and continuous vetting confusion, we explore how shutdowns can ripple through every stage of the clearance process. Can your clearance be at risk if you’re not being paid? What if you’re an applicant waiting on paperwork or a contractor stuck in limbo?John brings his legal insi...
2025-10-1828 min
Intelligence Career ConversationsThe Unredacted Resume: What Did I Just Read? Writing a Resume for ImpactOn this episode of The Unredacted Resume, hosts Brian Drake and Lindy Kyzer sit down to share practical tips to help your resume make an impact where it counts. From tackling common pitfalls to understanding what hiring managers look for to translating specialized government roles into language that resonates with industry employers, they offer clear, actionable advice to help you stand out in a competitive job market.
2025-09-1136 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityTrust Me: Talking Trusted Sources and Internet Liars in the Clearance ProcessJill Hamilton Content Director, ClearanceJobs, joins Lindy Kyzer to discuss a brand new book that discusses the history and the current realities of the Clearance process. In Trust Me: A Guide to Secrets, Lindy Kyzer tackles the wonky security clearance process in one readable resource for applicants and professionals alike.A recent Reddit post from a young applicant illustrates the stakes. The individual admitted to years of marijuana use but confessed they had already told their recruiter “no drug usage.” Unsure of how to move forward, they turned online for advice—and found the internet urging them to lie...
2025-08-3028 min
Start Into A Uplifting Full Audiobook On A Rainy Day.Trust Me by Lindy KyzerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/270096to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Trust Me
Author: Lindy Kyzer
Narrator: Lindy Kyzer
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
Release date: 08-21-25
Ratings: 5.0 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: National & International Security
Publisher's Summary:
Trust Me demystifies the complex world of security clearances, offering a practical and empowering guide for anyone seeking to work in national security. Getting a security clearance can feel like trying to break into a fortress with a paperclip. Trust Me pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood—and career-defining—aspects of working in government and defense.
2025-08-214h 03
Intelligence Career ConversationsThe Unredacted Resume: Who's Hiring?: Employment Trends in the NatSec MarketThe Unredacted Resume is a new miniseries podcast hosted by Brian Drake and Lindy Kyzer. In this inaugural episode, Lindy is joined by COL Candice Frost, USA (Ret.), Senior Account Executive at Nightwing, and The Hon. John Sherman, Dean of The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Tune in as they discuss key hiring trends, high-demand skillsets, and strategies for mid-career professionals navigating career transitions in today's evolving national security job market.
2025-08-1424 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastGAO Report Spotlights Continued Issues with ReciprocityIn this episode of ClearedCast, ClearanceJobs legal correspondent Sean Bigley and VP Lindy Kyzer discuss one of the federal government’s most persistent personnel security challenges: security clearance reciprocity.Despite years of reform and policy promises, clearance holders continue to face delays and disruptions when moving between agencies—even when they already hold an active clearance. Sean and Lindy break down the latest GAO report, which sheds light on why reciprocity still lags and where implementation gaps persist.In this episode:What the GAO uncovered about reciprocity in practice versus poli...
2025-07-2313 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhy Polygraphs Should Only be used for 'Spiritual Purposes'Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley of ClearanceJobs spitball about the truth and lies when it comes to the polygraph process. One of the realities of the polygraph is that even experts agree it's dubious at actually checking for lies. What it is good at is getting people to have a spiritual epiphany and suddenly start sharing details they hadn't before. That's one reason why maybe the security clearance polygraph should go the way of Scientology's eMeters, and the experts should agree, they're really only used for 'spiritual purposes.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2913 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityBuilding a Resilient Cyber Workforce with the Cyber GuildDebbie Sallis of The Cyber Guild, a nonprofit on a mission to build a resilient, inclusive cybersecurity workforce joins the show to discuss how the Guild is tackling retention, community-building, and allyship through programs. Plus, hear how the upcoming May 29th Cyber Connect event in Arlington, VA is helping transitioning federal and military professionals build trusted connections, sharpen their skills, and protect their clearances in today’s volatile market. Discover why curated relationship-building—not just networking—is key to the future of cybersecurity careers. For more info and to register, visit www.thecyberguild.org. In the second half of the sh...
2025-04-2928 minSecurity Clearance Careers Podcast'You're Not a Bad Snitch - You're a Security Snitch'On this episode of the Security Clearance Careers podcast Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss the finer points of why security clearance holders should report security concerns. With updated security clearance reporting requirements mandating reporting on not just yourself, but questionable actions by coworkers, it's worth understanding what a security risk is - and what it isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1014 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastPeak Cringe or Modern Reality - Online Job Searches Feel More Like Online Dating?If you haven't been on the job search for awhile, you may be surprised to see folks comparing today's job search to the dating journey. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss why maybe it's not great to think about your next employer as the great love of your life, but it may be a good thing for employers to take notions of gamification and online content mapping to make the job search process a little more consumer-friendly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0411 min
Security Clearance InsecurityBringing Better Technology Into Government and How Your Job Search is Like Online DatingVirtualization and big data aren't new - but the government's use of these technologies in different ways largely is. Jared Shepard, President and CEO of Hypori comes on the show to discuss how the U.S. government and industry are both working together to make their security posture stronger - and more accessible. He also discusses his nonprofit Warriors Ethos. In the second half of the show Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the modern job search process - and the pros and cons of the controversial trend of comparing your job search to online...
2025-02-1428 min
Part-Time HitterSecurity Clearances with the Clearance GOAT | Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs
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Do you find security clearances confusing? The
process, reasons for denial, and keeping up with updates can feel overwhelming
without someone to guide you. That’s why I sat down with Lindy Kyzer, the
Clearance GOAT, to break it all down. Tune in to hear everything you need to...
2025-01-2249 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityFormer CIA Operative Talks About Getting 'Off the X' and Out of Your Comfort ZoneAuthor and former CIA operative Michele Rigby Assad joins the show to discuss her book 'Get Off the X'. It's Assad's second book, and shares stories from the CIA that can help you face your hurdles, find your purpose and live authentically. In the second half of the show, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss how legal run-ins could affect your clearance eligibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-01-1628 minSecurity Clearance Careers Podcast20 Years of Security Clearance ReformPrior to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 reform effort, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act had been the largest major overhaul of the Intelligence Community including the national security process. Despite the past several decades of trying to reform the process, however, many of the key topics of clearance reform, from reducing clearance processing times to enabling reciprocity, remain goals unattained. Jill Hamilton, senior editor of ClearanceJobs and Lindy Kyzer discuss the four major clearance reform initiatives of IRTPA that remain clearance reform topics of conversation today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2024-12-2720 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Clearance Reform 20 Years in the MakingHappy 20th anniversary of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) to all who celebrate! Despite being signed into law 20 years ago, many of the key provisions related to the security clearance process are still issues today, including:Slow security clearance processing timesLack of reciprocityNeed for better technology/security clearance systems of recordTrust across IC agencies and government departments when it comes to investigation quality/transfer of trustTrusted Workforce 2.0 aims to assist in many of these categories - but as policy becomes practice, will...
2024-12-1628 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastClearance Policy in the Trump EraNews broke this week that President-elect Trump would be moving forward with the usual process of conducting background investigations for political appointees. Speculation that he might change that process was among some of the chatter about how Trump could affect clearance policy that came out after the election. How else might policies change with a new presidential administration? Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss more about the changes that could happen - and more likely what things will stay the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-0527 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastPrivacy Concerns Over Employee MonitoringIf you get fired over employer monitoring issues, there is an added layer of concern over losing your security clearance due to integrity or misuse of IT systems.Employee monitoring has become an increasingly common practice in today's workplaces, largely due to advancements in technology and a growing emphasis on productivity and security. However, this trend raises significant privacy concerns that both employers and employees must navigate.Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss what this all means for government workers, security clearance holders, and using personal vs. employer devices. Hosted on Acast...
2024-12-0210 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityJob Transitions for Political AppointeesA change in presidential administrations doesn't just mean new policies and priorities in government - it also means new political appointees coming in and others moving out. Grant Haver, a former political appointee in the Department of Homeland Security, knows first-hand the experience of transitioning out of federal government, and the sprint of service political appointees take on. He created a resume bank for presidential employees who served with Team 46. He joins the show to talk about what it's like to serve as a political appointee, why they bring unique skills that can be advantageous across the private sector...
2024-11-3028 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow the Trump Administration Could Affect Clearance PolicyThe Trump Administration is announcing cabinet and senior staff appointments, and setting the tone for a new Administration. But what impact, if any, could the new president have on security clearance policy and personnel vetting reform efforts. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the role of the White House on clearance policy and process, and why personnel vetting is largely a bipartisan issue that crosses administrations. What could change, however, are some procedural processes are adjudication, and with a new focus on government efficiency and reform, perhaps further movement in efforts that would help increase mobility, reciprocity...
2024-11-1528 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastInsider Trading Amidst Defense Mergers and AcquisitionsInsider trading refers to the buying or selling of a publicly-traded company's stock by someone who has non-public, material information about that company. This kind of trading can be legal or illegal depending on when the insider makes the trade. It is important to understand the nuances and implications of insider trading, both from a legal and an ethical standpoint.If you have a security clearance, you could have implications if you get asked questions about your investments that you haven’t reported. We don’t see many people talking about this in the security clearance spac...
2024-10-2811 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityPersonnel Vetting 2.0: National Security and the Future of Vetting with the Honorable Sue GordonThe Honorable Susan M. Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence in a special episode highlighting a recent live conversation on Personnel Vetting 2.0. Joined by President of CANDA Solutions and security expert Andrew Razumovsky and hosted by ClearanceJobs’ Lindy Kyzer, the session dives into updated approaches to personnel vetting and security processes in a fast-paced world. The full discussion includes conversations around the government's attachments to legacy systems and the continued need for SCIF reform and broader accessibility to national security careers across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
2024-10-2828 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityData-Driven Talent Management with COL Kris SalingBuilding better teams is a key goal across every organization. But all too many fail to put better data and insights into that team building process. A new book by COL Kris Saling, Data-Driven Talent Management, helps give people managers better tools to add to their team building toolkit, including considering what data is already available, how it can be ethically gathered, and then how it can be applied to optimizing how organizations are staffed and grown. She joins the podcast to talk about her new people, and why people management is such a passion. In the...
2024-10-1828 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastMarijuana Trends in National Security PolicyCongress is currently looking to make it easier for prior marijuana users to get jobs with the federal government, but marijuana topics are nothing new over at ClearanceJobs and drug-related articles continue to trend on the site. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss why marijuana use remains a hot topic and why clearance holders still need to 'just say no.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1713 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Future of the IC Workforce with the Intelligence and National Security AllianceOn Monday, September 17, the INSA Foundation in partnership with ClearanceJobs and GDIT, hosted the second installment of the "Future of the IC Workforce: Technology and Talent Transformation" series. Speakers included Kimberly King, Career Service Manager for Analysis, DIA, The Hon. John Sherman, Dean, The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University, and moderator Lindy Kyzer, Director of Content and PR, ClearnaceJobs. The program opened with speakers discussing the unique values that national security careers offer. Ms. King stated that there is merit in safeguarding the nation by being a part of something bigger...
2024-10-1447 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastRumor Has It: Gossip and Your ClearanceSecurity clearance holders have self reporting requirements, but they also have requirements to report issues about their coworkers or fellow security clearance holders. Some think that sounds like the government getting into office gossip. Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss the self reporting requirements and why they're a crucial part of the security clearance process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0412 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Get Fired as a Fed, and Foreign Travel ConsiderationsIt's an easy to toss about myth that if you work for the federal government, your career is virtually indestructible. And while it's true that federal service offers some protections and provisions at-will employment doesn't, it's false to say that you can't be fired. Whether its losing your job or simply a reprimand, ClearanceJobs senior editor Jill Hamilton joins the show to discuss some of the more common ways federal employees can create employment issues. In the second half of the show, Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss travel issues for security clearance holders and applicants. Whether...
2024-09-0228 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityWhen Security Clearances are Weapons: When Clearances are Used to Address Employment IssuesSecurity clearance due process issues and the twisty intersection of employment decisions and security clearance eligibility isn't a new topic. A new book shines the spotlight on one individual's issues with the clearance process, and potential issues with how security offices address employment issues. Mark Moyar, author and former political appointee, currently serving as the as the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College. His latest book is called Masters of Corruption: How the Federal Bureaucracy Sabotaged the Trump Presidency. It talks about his time serving as a political appointee, along with how he believes the s...
2024-08-1628 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNational Security Hiring Needs an OverhaulThe federal hiring process can be discouraging for all parties. Applicants often struggle with the black hole and long delays. Hiring managers have to deal with a host of regulatory and policy requirements that affect the hiring process. Katherine Kuzminski, Deputy Director of Studies and Program Director, Military, Veterans & Society at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), joins the show to discuss the civilian job search process and a 2023 report, The Future of National Security for Civilians. In the second half of the show Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss the differences in security clearances, a...
2024-08-0428 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastClearance Casanova - Why Your Clearance is a Dating Credential You Shouldn't Lead WithA good date is hard to find - and in this environment, you really have to lead with all of your cards. But if your security clearance is the best thing you have going for you and you're looking to leverage it to get a date - you may want to think again. The honeypot scheme is still successful at getting some clearance holders to disclose information they shouldn't - particularly with foreign nationals. Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss how not all is fair in love - assuming you want to get or keep a clearance. Hosted on...
2024-07-2412 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityPolygraph Problems for Clearance Holders and Tips for Your Clearance InterviewIf the thought of a polygraph gives you sweaty palms you're not alone. The polygraph is known to be bunk science, but that hasn't stopped it as being a part of the Intelligence Community's employment process. The reason isn't the science - it's because the test is successful in getting individuals to reveal previously undisclosed information. Lindy Kyzer and Jill Hamilton with ClearanceJobs discuss recent news articles about the security clearance polygraph process. In the second half of the program, Sean Bigley and Lindy discuss what the security clearance process is really designed for, and why your...
2024-07-1928 min
FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government EmployeesClearanceJobs - Connect 2024 Conference Oct 3Lindy Kyzer of Clearance Jobs joined me on the podcast to talk about the current state of the job market for clearance holders and what CJ has to offer. Join us at the Clearance Jobs Connect 2024 event on October 3rd. Listen for details and click below to register now! https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/events/clearancejobs-connect-2024 Govvies can take $100 off the ticket price by using this code at registration: GOVSQUIRREL Lindy and I discussed topics that come up often on the CJ site, and here's one you might want to take a look at...
2024-07-1816 min
Intelligence Career ConversationsLindy Kyzer: Hustle, Hustle, HustleOn this episode of the ICC podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Lindy Kyzer, Director of Content and PR, ClearanceJobs. Tune in to hear Lindy share her experience being a “professional intern” in college, the importance of a curious attitude, her love for the mission, and more. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!
2024-07-1125 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityPathways and Partnerships to Better Hiring in the Federal GovernmentRecruiting and talent management in the federal government space remains a hot topic. Fortunately, a number of organizations are working alongside the federal government to enhance and improve the onboarding process and overall workplace culture. Michelle Amante, vice president, federal workforce solutions at Partnership for Public Service joins the podcast to share more about the many things her organization does. The partnership for public service offers key solutions in federal talent management, leadership development and workforce strategy. In the second half of the program, Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs discuss the Clearance Casanova - and w...
2024-07-0328 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNIST Offers Guidance on Protecting Controlled Unclassified InformationControlled Unclassified Information (CUI) implementation and oversight is barreling toward government agencies and contractors alike. CUI aims to help companies better protect the numerous information that may be sensitive, but not classified. Victoria Pillitteri, manager of the security engineering and risk management group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) joins the show to discuss CUI and new implementation guidance offered by NIST.In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and Sean Bigley, legal correspondent, discuss foreign influence and how it plays out in the security clearance process. See...
2024-06-2428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityCelebrating a Cyber Warrior at this Year's William Oliver Baker DinnerThis weekend the intelligence community is celebrating one of its highlight events of the year, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance’s William Oliver Baker Dinner. The event is a great engagement between current and former intelligence and national security community, and each year INSA recognizes the remarkable contributions of some of our nations incredible leaders. This year’s William Oliver Baker award is being awarded to retired Gen. Paul Nakasone. Nakasone recently retired as head of U.S cyber command and the National Security Agency, after decades of service in the U.S. Army. Gen. Nakasone joins the progr...
2024-05-3128 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityAs Security Threats Grow, So Does Need for New Security TalentSecurity threats are growing, and there is high demand for security professionals to work across the spectrum of security functions, from physical and personnel security to cybersecurity. Professional associations are a critical part of attracting and training the next generation of talent. NCMS is a non-profit professional security society, and they're gearing up for their annual seminar taking place in Nashville June 10-13. ClearanceJobs sat down with Stevie Dahl, NCMS board member and co-chair of the seminar planning committee. She discussed what to expect from this year's seminar, including keynote speakers Tracy Walder and John F. Edwards, and David...
2024-05-1728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityThe Secret History of Women at the CIA - A Conversation with Liza MundyWomen have played a central role in the intelligence community since it's foundation, but for a long time those stories were untold, and hidden by more than just a shadow of secrecy and security policy. In her recent book, The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA, Liza Mundy follows the stories of several women who joined the CIA at critical inflection points, and the roles they played in building the agency. From first female chief of station Eloise Page to Lisa Harper, who was one of the first women to make it into the CIA's Director...
2024-04-2728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityThe Real Story Behind Hedy Lamarr's National Security ContributionsYour favorite national security pop culture talk is back with Eric Pecinovsky, vice president of marketing at ClearanceJobs and resident documentary expert. He discusses the 2017 documentary Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, now streaming on Netflix. While best known as a Hollywood starlet, she should be most remembered for her significant technical and scientific achievements. Lamarr coinvented a radio guidance system called frequency hopping, considered the forerunner to Bluetooth technology. In the second half of the show ClearanceJobs legal correspondent Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss the issue of doxxing for security clearance holders. With more private information...
2024-04-1428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNational Security Compensation IncreasingNational security compensation is increasing, according to the results of the 2024 Security Clearance Compensation Report. ClearanceJobs senior editor Jill Hamilton joins the show to discuss the survey and the current trends in cleared compensation. Download the report here. In the second half of the show, ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss the finer points of what can happen when you get caught with a discrepancy between your resume and the SF-86. Don't miss hearing how a professional shill and an attorney view the issue of resume inflation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
2024-03-2328 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityDiverse and Trusted: Understanding Bias in the Clearance ProcessThe security clearance is by nature intrusive - and dredges up a number of details that would never see the light of day in a traditional employment process. How can the government work to ensure greater equity and inclusion in light of the potential for bias inherent in personnel vetting? A recent report released by RAND looks into the potential for bias and inequity in the clearance process. Sina Beaghley, senior defense researcher and Jessica Welburn Paige, behavioral scientist with RAND discuss the report and simple steps the government can take to make the security clearance process more equitable...
2024-02-0928 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastOutside the Box Security Clearance DefensesThe path to a security clearance isn't always straightforward - and sometimes it winds its way through a graveyard or two. Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss some of the more unexpected security clearance defenses that have been used over the years. Including the time an applicant argued he was so in love with this country - he'd already bought his burial plot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0712 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Clearance Reciprocity on the Hot Seat and Clearance Holders Prep for Tax SeasonThe security clearance process has been on and off the Government Accountability Office (GAO) high risk list for several years. The GAO high risk list flags programs 'vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement, or in need of transformation.' Despite the government's Trusted Workforce 2.0 effort, the GAO continues to flag security clearance reform progress including topics like the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and topics like reciprocity Alissa H. Czyz, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, discusses a recently released GAO report on the transfer of personnel security clearances. In the second half of the program Sean...
2024-02-0428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityDelivering a Dose of Punk Innovation to Any ProblemPunk and innovation - a match made in the mosh pit? Dan Ward, a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and author of the recently released Punk: Prompts and Provocations for Authentic Innovations discusses the book and why a little bit of punk may be just the unexpected angle your problem needs. In Ward's extensive career as a program manager and innovator, he's seen the benefit of looking at complex problems from different viewpoints. Whether you're a fan of punk music or not, the book is worth checking out. From how to channel anger, to why fresh perspectives are...
2024-01-1928 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastAI in the Security Clearance ProcessAI is taking over every industry - but what about security. How could artificial intelligence be used in the security clearance process? Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs discuss the use of AI in the job search and application process, and how AI is already being discussed as a force multiplier to improve personnel vetting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0312 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityIs it Time for a More Innovative Approach to the Defense Budget?Operating under Continuing Resolutions is no longer the exception - it's the norm. But what happens to innovation in the defense industry when the budget process becomes an annual race to the fiscal cliff? Jane Lee, Chief Government Relations Officer at Rebellion Defense discusses how the current government budget process affects defense contracting. She also addresses innovative approaches to making the budget process better, and her role in the Software in Defense Coalition. In the second half of the show, legal correspondent Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in the security...
2024-01-0228 minSecurity Clearance InsecuritySecurity Clearance Expectations for 2024The security clearance marketplace continues to grow more challenging for recruiters and hiring managers. Unfortunately, 2024 looks to be more of the same, with heavy competition for cleared candidates and national security professionals. Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, talks about what companies and federal agencies can expect from the cleared community in 2024, how they can address the current talent crunch, and initiatives and features to come for the ClearanceJobs community.In the second half of the show, ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and legal correspondent Sean Bigley discuss what to do if you think there may be...
2023-12-0428 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastYour National Security Job Depends on the Adjudicative GuidelinesAre you in tune with the 13 adjudicative guidelines? Your national security job and your eligibility for maintaining a security clearance depends on them. Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss the education and guidance that is critical for providing information to applicants and maintaining the cleared workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1509 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastAgeism in Security Clearance AdjudicationsLindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss ageism in the security clearance process. This is a real issue for people, particularly for drug cases in the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), in that they should have known better. Is there gray hair discrimination in the Pentagon? Tune in to this episode to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-0811 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityFormer FBI Agent Shares What Went Behind the Take Down of One of America's Most Dangerous SpiesAna 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 discuss how the book outlines loyalties "from both sides of the equation," and what took one person down a path to protecting and defending America's interest, and how another chose to betray her country. Montes was recently released from prison, making it a timely discussion as those in national security continue to...
2023-11-0528 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastDoing Personal Business on the Government ClockWill doing personal business on the government clock cause a security clearance issue? Sean Bigley, legal correspondent and Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs.com, discuss the squishy separation between work and professional that can sometimes arise. Is the government tracking your time card, and can time card fraud affect your security clearance? On the other side, private contractors may also find themselves wondering what they can do during working hours and how that will affect their employment status. Some things are hard and fast rules - like not accessing pornography on a workplace device. Other things - like can you do your...
2023-11-0110 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Improve Federal Hiring - a Conversation with Defense UnicornsWhen 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 in human resources') for Defense Unicorns. Defense Unicorns is an innovative software development/delivery company, competing for the best tech talent with some of the hottest missions in government. Flatau shares her journey from government employee to government contractor, and what she sees as key struggles in the government hiring process.In the second half of the...
2023-10-2728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHealthcare Cybersecurity in the SpotlightHealthcare 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 Health (HPH) sectors are responding to the rising risks. He shares why healthcare professionals need to care about cybersecurity, the cascading risks a cybersecurity breach can have, and how preparedness can help make the healthcare sector more resilient to rising threats. Addressing cybersecurity is truly an interagency effort, especially in the healthcare sector. The Department of Health and Human Resources is...
2023-10-2628 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Take a Holistic Approach to Addressing Insider RiskMore 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're not the only options companies have today. Given the average insider risk incident will cost a company nearly 10 million, a small investment could provide big benefits. ClearanceJobs chats with Andrew Razumovsky, principal at CANDA Solutions, a security, risk management, and agile methodology company. Their Fresh Haystack solution creates integrated risk management. Andrew discusses the changing technology involved in addressing insider risk...
2023-09-2928 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityUnderstanding Insider Risk with the Former CSO at BoeingIt'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 president of DSKomendat Risk Management Services, and recently named as an advisor for SIMS Software, a leading security information management system supporting the national security community and commercial sector in addressing insider risk. Insider threats are nothing new, and Komendat spent a career addressing security from a variety of levels. He learned the important art of not just understanding...
2023-09-1528 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Poppy Seed Bagel Who Sabotaged the Security ClearanceIs there truly a rise in poppyseed related security clearance issues? Or is this another case of poppyseed subterfuge? A military memo from earlier this year warned service chiefs of the military branches of a rise in positive drug tests related to poppyseed consumption, noting some were being contaminated in harvest with morphine and codeine. Poppyseeds already have trace amounts of opium alkaloids which could cause a false positive. Security clearance legal correspondent Sean Bigley and ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer weigh the risks and possibilities of a poppyseed positive drug test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-09-1310 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityCocktail with a Codebreaker? Here's Your ChanceThe 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 and will feature a Fireside Chat with guest speakers The Honorable Ronald S. Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (USDI&S) and Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency; Chief, Central Security Service.We chatted with NCF CEO and President Laura Nelson, who spent a career working in the Intelligence Community including wit...
2023-09-0828 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastControlled Unclassified Information ConfusionCUI and confused - Sean Bigley, legal correspondent and Lindy Kyzer, director of content, discuss the wacky world of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and why it's creating a lot of confusion for many in the cleared community. A moniker without a policy framework in many cases, too many individuals have taken to slapping a CUI designation on just about everything. Learn why that's not helpful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0611 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastTalking Government News with GovBrewIf you work in national security, you need to stay in the know on the changing government contracting landscape. Enter GovBrew, a free newsletter written by those in the know, to give you the news you need to know. Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs chats with Shane Prosser, co-founder of GovBrew and co-founder and CEO of FalconTek. Prosser is a U.S. Army veteran who leveraged his security clearance to land a job working in national security, and then went on to co-found a company with his brother, Chad Prosser. The GovBrew newsletter was born out of their own efforts to...
2023-08-3117 min
Security Clearance Careers PodcastWhen Your Juvenile Mistakes Might Cost You - And When They Won'tAgeism in the security clearance process - it might not look how you think it would. Age is a factor in the security clearance process, and that's why young people can often mitigate issues that would trip up other applicants, all under the umbrella of 'youthful indiscretion.' Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley discuss juvenile mistakes and how they factor into a security clearance determination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2310 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastOppenheimer Movie Review - Putting Security Clearances on the Big ScreenMovie buff and security clearance aficionado Eric Pecinovsky, also known as the Vice President of Marketing for ClearanceJobs, joins Lindy Kyzer, director of content at ClearanceJobs and dedicated non-movie watcher to discuss the summer's hottest film, Oppenheimer. They ask such pivotal questions as - can you have spoilers in a movie made about the atomic bomb? Does a film like Oppenheimer help or hurt the world of national security recruiting? And is this the best film ever made by Christopher Nolan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2127 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityStaying in the Know in GovCon and Clearance Holder Poppyseed ProblemsIf you work in national security, you need to stay in the know on the changing government contracting landscape. Enter GovBrew, a free newsletter written by those in the know, to give you the news you need to know. Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs chats with Shane Prosser, co-founder of GovBrew and co-founder and CEO of FalconTek. Prosser is a U.S. Army veteran who leveraged his security clearance to land a job working in national security, and then went on to co-found a company with his brother, Chad Prosser. The GovBrew newsletter was born out of their own efforts...
2023-08-1828 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityHow to Create New Tech Talent to Fill the Government's Tech Skills GapClearanceJobs chatted with Vince Virga, chairman and co-founder of Skillstorm. Skillstorm trains and deploys developers and tech talent to help assist companies and government agencies with their workforce needs. Skillstorm also works directly with talent to help them upskill or reskill into the most in-demand tech jobs, including working with service members through the Army and Air Force COOL programs, along with the Veterans Administration with the VET TEC program. Rather than simply focusing on certifications, Skillstorm focuses on outcomes, making sure veterans are matched into the right opportunity and that companies have the talent they need....
2023-07-2128 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityMemoirs from a Not So Ordinary Defense ContractorA new book by Danny Olmes, President at Xcelerate Solutions, spotlights how ordinary moments can be pivotal ones. Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy details many seemingly ordinary moments that led to extraordinary shifts - in mindset, career path, or spiritual journey. Olmes discusses his book, including how a chance encounter in a parking garage led him down a writing path, and how living and working in the DC metro influenced his experience as an author. In the second half of the program, ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and security clearance legal correspondent Sean Bigley discuss how youthful indiscretions can...
2023-07-0728 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityInsider Threat Needs to Focus on Access, TechnologyInsider threat topics are in the news today - but the idea of insider threat is nothing new. Policies for insider threat training and how to conform to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) are well established, but today is a good time to refresh your program and ensure compliance. Jeffrey Bennett, security and risk management consultant and author of a recently released book about how to build an insider risk program under the NISPOM, discusses insider risk and what it means for cleared defense contractors. In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer...
2023-06-2328 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityNational Cryptologic Foundation Looks to Attract Next Generation of Codebreakers with Cyber Saturday EventAlisha Jordan, education director at the National Cryptologic Foundation chats with ClearanceJobs about the role of the Foundation and their current efforts to help attract young people into cybersecurity and codebreaking careers. Cyber Saturday is taking place June 10, and will bring together young people, mentors, and cybersecurity pros to help inspire the next generation. Learn more about the foundation and the history of cryptology. In the second half of the program, Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs, and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal consultant, discuss the push for return to office and the trend in the federal government encouraging workers...
2023-06-0928 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityAre There Really Too Many People With a Security Clearance?Congress began looking into security clearance procedures after classified documents were found in former president Donald Trump's Mar a Lago residence, with new legislation released following the latest alleged leak by Airman Jack Teixeira. Critics argue there are too many people with clearances, and congress is asking agencies to draw their numbers down. ClearanceJobs sat down with Charles Phalen, former acting director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and current principal of CS Phalen & Associates. They discuss why personnel vetting is scrutinized following every major leak, why cutting the number of security clearances seems like a plausible...
2023-05-2728 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastSecurity Clearance Ageism and Post Leak Clearance BlowbackSecurity clearances are in the news - and not in a good way. Whether you know national security or don't know what eligibility to access classified information is, the Jake Teixeira leak created a new wave of questions and issues around the security clearance process. Some critics questioned why a 21-year-old had a security clearance. Others are wondering if it's time to start monitoring social media for security clearance holders. Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent discuss the latest leak case and all of the blowback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2023-05-2513 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityTraining Opportunities for Security Professionals and Addressing SuitabilityLynn Burns, president of NCMS and Sarah Turner, member of the board of directors, NCMS, discuss the upcoming NCMS 2023 Annual Seminar on this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity. NCMS is a professional security organization that has existed for more than 50 years, helping to train, certify, and advance the security profession. Burns and Turner discussed what can be expected at this year's training seminar, along with why mentorship is important to the security field today. In the second half of the program Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs, and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent, discuss the state of the suitability...
2023-05-1428 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityOMB Deputy Director Updates on New Security Clearance Benchmarks, Vetting GoalsThe security clearance process is in the spotlight. But the reality is the transformative effort to improve the security clearance process has been underway for the past several years, with significant new benchmarks announced just this month at the recent U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Capitol Hill. Jason Miller, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget and chair of the Performance Accountability Council Program Management Office discussed the recently announced metrics and reforms within the security clearance process, and how PAC-PMO is providing accountability and a management framework for the government...
2023-04-2828 min
GovExec DailyThe Feds are Getting More Accurate Processing Timelines for ClearancesA common complaint about the security clearance process is the incongruity between the timelines promised to applicants and the actual timeline of the process. But, new reporting benchmarks are underway right now, with the potential to make things clearer. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. Her latest post on our site is headlined “Say Good-bye to the Security Clearance Status Quo.” She joined the podcast to discuss her post and the way the clearance process may change. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: h...
2023-04-1217 minGovExec DailyNational Security Pay Increases in New SurveyA security clearance is a key part of many jobs in the federal government and in the federal contracting world. Not only does it give someone access, but it also can help a job seeker’s financial prospects. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. Her latest GovExec post is headlined “National Security Compensation Sees a Significant Increase.” She joined the podcast to discuss compensation and security clearances. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive
2023-03-2018 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastChanges Coming to the Security Clearance Application ProcessThe Office of Personnel Management released proposed changes to the standard forms used to process security clearance eligibility. The updated Personnel Vetting Questionnaire replaces the SF-86 and SF-85 forms, and provides an updated process consisting of a single form with different segments. Sections on drug use are clarified and mental health are sectioned out, creating what is hopefully a more clear and better to understand process for the average applicant. Security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs discuss the form, its changes, and what they mean (or don't mean) for clearance applicants. Hosted on Acast. See...
2023-03-1514 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhy Suitability is the Wild West of Federal HiringOne of the more confusing aspects of seeking employment with the federal government is the vetting process. While many people are aware of the security clearance process, few realize that each agency also has its own suitability guidelines. Sean Bigley, security clearance attorney and Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs discuss suitability and why it often seems like the wild, wild west of the federal government hiring process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0812 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastThe Alcohol Made Me Do ItLindy Kyzer with ClearanceJobs and security clearance attorney Sean Bigley discuss alcohol consumption issues and your security clearance. The question becomes - is alcohol use a mitigating factor in other negative behaviors that come up in the clearance process? Alcohol is frequently used as a 'justification' behind other issues that come up, such as domestic abuse, assault, or other poor judgment issues. Alcohol abuse is an adjudicative guideline that stands alone - if you abuse alcohol and don't get help, it can be a clearance issue. The good news is alcohol issues - like most issues - are very case...
2023-02-2206 minGovExec DailyHow Social Media Can Come Back to Bite You During the Security Clearance ProcessEven compared to widespread internet adoption, social media is pretty new. Despite its relative newness, at least seventy percent of Americans use one or another social media platform regularly, according to Pew Research. The internet is forever, of course, so the digital paper trail is a part of the security clearance process. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and, as a GovExec contributor, has a post right now headlined “Social Media Monitoring in the Security Clearance Process.” She joined the podcast to discuss her post and the social media vetting process...
2023-01-0319 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastSecurity Clearance Sex TalkThe common belief now is frequently that sexual norms have changed so much - how could anything be considered off limits or deemed a risk as a part of the security clearance process? But sexual behavior remains an adjudicative guideline, and while it's rarely used alone for a security clearance denial or revocation, it can play a role. Security clearance attorney Sean Bigley and Lindy Kyzer discuss how sexual issues can come up in the security clearance process, from OnlyFans and online sexual activity to swinging and sex clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1813 min
GovExec DailyHow to Handle – or Mishandle – Classified Documents Ever since an Aug. 8 search warrant was exercised on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, the federal government’s classification process has been elevated into the national conversation. But, of course, most people who handle classified information – properly or not – are regular, non-former presidents. What happens to them? Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Here's What Can Happen When the Average Clearance Holder Mishandles Classified Information.” She joined the podcast to di...
2022-09-1318 minSecurity Clearance Careers PodcastWhat's It Really Like to Work in the Pentagon?Pentagon is America's largest office building, and if you work in national security there is a good chance you'll have a chance to work there or interact with those who do. Depending upon your perspective, it may prompt a sort of dread - or delight. As we consider what it means to work in a national security career, it seemed like an appropriate time to do our own homage to America's best office building. Here are just a few reasons why the Pentagon is a place to work like no other. ClearanceJobs’ Lindy Kyzer and Aileen Xenakis Koslowski give an od...
2022-08-1917 minGovExec DailyThe Mar-a-Lago Search, Classification and Federal EmployeesA federal judge on Friday unsealed the warrant that let the FBI search Donald Trump’s Florida home earlier this week, revealing that the former president is under investigation for a series of violations of the law, including running afoul of the Espionage Act and obstruction of justice. On Friday, GovExec Daily went live on Twitter Spaces with GovExec reporter Courtney Bublé and Clearancejobs.com editor and Govexec contributor Lindy Kyzer to discuss The Mar-a-Lago search, classification and federal employees. In this episode, you will hear the unedited recording of that conversation. *** Follow GovE...
2022-08-1345 minSecurity Clearance InsecurityWhat It's Really Like to Work in the Pentagon and Security Clearance Side Hustles - SCI Episode 23The Pentagon is America's largest office building, and if you work in the national security community, particularly in the Washington, D.C. metro, there is a decent chance you'll work there at some point in your career. For the majority of professionals, it is either a love or hate relationship. Perfecting the concept of 'home away from home' well before Google, the Pentagon truly is a stand-alone complex, with amenities that range from chocolate and flowers to banking and dry cleaning. ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer and Aileen Xenakis Koslowski give an ode to that Pentagon work life.
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2022-08-0828 minGovExec DailyThe Security Clearance Process and DiversityThe Biden administration has made personnel policy a part of its DEIA strategy. With a 2020 Government Accountability report showing that the intelligence community is lagging behind the rest of the federal workforce, questions remain about the clearance process and the gatekeeping of diversity. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Is the Security Clearance Process Keeping Diverse Candidates from Fed Jobs?” She joined the podcast to discuss her post. *** Join GovExec Daily...
2022-06-0317 minGovExec DailyRoe Could Be Near Its End. Can Feds Join Protests?Being a federal worker means that it's sometimes hard to know where the boundary lines are in what you can and cannot do regarding activism that touches politics. Social media and in-person protests, in particular, can become thorny. With the leaked Supreme Court draft decision on Roe v. Wade, feds may be wondering where the boundaries lie. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Can Feds Comment on Roe v. Wade?” She joined the podcast to discuss her post...
2022-05-0618 minGovExec DailyTax Issues and Security ClearancesApril 18 is the deadline to file taxes, and millions of Americans each year fail to file their taxes each year, according to the IRS. But, if you have or are pursuing a security clearance, this could be a pretty big – and easily avoidable – problem. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Want to Get Or Keep Your Security Clearance? File Your Taxes.” As part of our #MoneyMonday series, she joined the show to discuss her post and h...
2022-04-1714 minGovExec DailyMoney Issues and Security ClearancesGetting a security clearance is a tough process and one that can be derailed by a number of issues. In 2016, for example, financial issues were the biggest cause of clearance denial, resulting in more than double the amount of denials than any other adjudicative criteria. So, what should security clearance seekers mind while they’re going through the process? Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. As part of our #MoneyMonday series, she joined the podcast to discuss how your finances could affect the security clearance process....
2022-03-2815 minFedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees74. You Say You Want a Revolution?I sat down with Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs.com to talk about the impact participation in the chaos of January 6th could have real implications for your security clearance adjudication. While we try to steer clear of over political discussions (which is hard at this point), I want to be clear that I in NO WAY endorse or support feds who participated in acts of violence on January 6th. I wanted to have this discussion to remind all of us who took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States that we need to understand...
2021-01-1116 min
Congressional Dish124: The Costs of For-Profit WarTwo defense contractors went on a podcast and everything they said was true. In this episode, discover the shocking extent to which our government has privatized wartime operations. Please support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! 2016 Podcast Awards Please Nominate Congressional Dish by April 30, 2016 Sound Clip Sources Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank Episode #257 "Money for Nothing", March 19, 2016. Hearing: Wartime Contracting...
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Security Clearance Careers PodcastDebt, Foreclosure, Poor Credit and a Security ClearanceSenior Editor Lindy Kyzer speaks with Sean Bigley, security clearance attorney, about how financial issues can affect your security clearance. Whether you currently have a security clearance, or are applying for a security clearance, debt and financial issues are continually the number one cause of clearance denial and revocation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GovScapeMore Military 2.0Gov 2.0 Radio hosts Lauren Vargas and Lindy Kyzer in a discussion of how the modern military is using Web 2.0 tools to fulfill its mission.
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