Security Clearance

A bipartisan group of Senators is urging the Senate Homeland Security Committee to strengthen security clearance checks.

For veteran Stephen Echols, identify theft created nearly irreversible damage to his security clearance and employability.

Identity theft Major Purdy hard in 2010, although he didn't know it until February 2012 when it cost him a coveted job.

Even at sea, Stephen Hershman fell prey to identify theft and due to quick action, prevented the loss of his security...

"Recent events have forced us all to take a closer look at who has access to our nation's most sensitive data," Tester said.

Hagel recently asked for two departmentwide reviews. The first will examine physical security and procedures at all DOD...

Snowden's whistle-blowing has left the OPM reeling to root out security clearance errors, and its latest target is the USIS.

If you've ever had to obtain a security clearance, you know that filling out Standard Form 86 can be tedious. If you've ever...

The Department of Justice comes under investigation for skipping reference checks when applicants have security clearance.

Revisions to clearance procedures allows sexual assault survivors to keep counseling a secret.