Security Clearance Insecurity
by Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
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Who Am I Now? Military Transition, Identity, and Self-Reporting
Who Am I Now? Military Transition, Identity, and Self-Reporting
About this podcast
Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you’d never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.
Episodes
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- Who Am I Now? Military Transition, Identity, and Self-Reporting · 28 minA security clearance can get you hired, but it can’t tell you who you are once the uniform comes off. In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity on Federal News Network…
- Veterans in Congress, Clearance Reform, and Your Deleted Social Media · 28 minLindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs talks with Scott Cooper, who leads policy at With Honor, about how veterans in Congress are working across party lines. Scott describes the For…
- From Co-Op to Cleared: Northeastern's Talent Pipeline, Plus Foreign Travel Reporting Pitfalls · 28 minHow do we grow the pool of cleared talent instead of competing over the same people? Lindy Kyzer of ClearanceJobs talks with Jamie Jones Miller of Northeastern University, a…
- The Cipher Brief's Brad Christian Previews the Threat Conference's 10th Year · 28 minLindy Kyzer sits down with The Cipher Brief's COO Brad Christian to preview the 10th annual Threat Conference in Sea Island, Georgia — covering AI's growing role in warfare, the…
- Modernizing SCI Nominations — and When Foreign Ties Come Under Scrutiny · 28 minThis episode of Security Clearance Insecurity covers two timely issues facing the cleared workforce. First, Lindy Kyzer talks with Mike Flanders, founder of SudoTouch, about the…
- FOCI Just Got a Lot Bigger — Plus, What Summer Fun Can Cost Your Clearance · 28 minThis episode tackles two very different but equally timely clearance issues. First, host Lindy Kyzer sits down with Andrew Lotwin, Senior Vice President of Federal at ISI and a…
- Could Veterans Soon Keep Their Security Clearance Eligibility Longer? Plus, Handling False Clearance Reports · 28 minCould security clearance holders soon have more time to return to government service after leaving the workforce? In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, Lindy Kyzer is…
- Trusted Workforce 2.0: Closing the Continuous Vetting Gap with AI, Automation & Workforce Risk · 28 minTrusted Workforce 2.0 has transformed personnel vetting, but implementation is still catching up.In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, ClearanceJobs' Lindy Kyzer sits…
- The New Rules of Suitability: What OPM's Vetting Changes Mean for Your Career · 28 minThe federal personnel vetting landscape is evolving—and understanding the changes has never been more important. In this episode of Security Clearance in Security, host Lindy…
- Building Your Brand in the Intelligence Community with Shana Cosgrove · 28 minSuccess in government contracting isn't built overnight—it's earned through consistency, credibility, and continuous growth.In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity on…
- Secret Squirrel Files: Where True Crime Meets National Security · 28 minWhat happens when a former true crime reporter, a national security storyteller, and a clearance industry expert sit down to talk espionage, insider threats, terrorism, and the…
- Why Facility Security Officers Are Being Asked to Do More Than Ever · 28 minFacility Security Officers (FSOs) are at the center of some of the biggest changes happening across the national security workforce—and many are feeling the strain.In this…
- Cleared & Compensated: What the 2026 Data Reveals · 28 minAverage compensation for cleared professionals has hit a record high of $126,125 — but what's driving that number, and what does it mean for you? ClearanceJobs Content Director…
- Storytelling, Service, and Trust: Capturing the Human Side of National Security · 28 minIn this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, host Lindy Kyzer sits down with Jacob Centeno, founder of Poor Bear Stories, to explore the power of storytelling within the…
- GEOINT 2026: Tradecraft, AI, and the Future of Intelligence · 28 minWhat makes the GEOINT Symposium 2026 a must-attend event for national security professionals? In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, host Lindy Kyzer sits down with…
- Certainty in Uncertain Times: CIA Leadership Lessons That Actually Work · 28 minWhat makes a great boss—and why do so many get it wrong?In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, Lindy Kyzer sits down with former CIA Chief of HR Mike Mears to unpack…
- When the Mission Ends: Rebuilding Identity After Service · 28 minWhat happens when the uniform comes off—or your federal service ends—and the identity that once defined you suddenly shifts?In this episode, host Lindy Kyzer sits down with Lisa…
- Innovation, AI, and the Future of the Security Industry · 28 minThe security industry is evolving far beyond its traditional image of guards, guns, and gates. Today, it sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity…
- Diving Into Federal Career Pivots & Side Hustles · 28 minCareer disruption and side hustles are increasingly common — but how do they impact your security clearance?In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, Lindy Kyzer of…
- Who’s Accountable When AI Shapes National Security Decisions? · 28 minThe federal government can no longer treat artificial intelligence as optional—but what does true AI readiness actually look like?On this episode of Security Clearance…
