Security Clearance Insecurity

Modernizing SCI Nominations — and When Foreign Ties Come Under Scrutiny

This episode of Security Clearance Insecurity covers two timely issues facing the cleared workforce. First, Lindy Kyzer talks with Mike Flanders, founder of Pseudo Touch,

FOCI Just Got a Lot Bigger — Plus, What Summer Fun Can Cost Your Clearance

This 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

Could Veterans Soon Keep Their Security Clearance Eligibility Longer? Plus, Handling False Clearance Reports

Could security clearance holders soon have more time to return to government service after leaving the workforce? In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, Lindy

Trusted Workforce 2.0: Closing the Continuous Vetting Gap with AI, Automation & Workforce Risk

Trusted Workforce 2.0 has transformed personnel vetting, but implementation is still catching up. In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, ClearanceJobs' Lindy

The New Rules of Suitability: What OPM's Vetting Changes Mean for Your Career

The federal personnel vetting landscape is evolving—and understanding the changes has never been more important. In this episode of Security Clearance in Security, host L

Building Your Brand in the Intelligence Community with Shana Cosgrove

Success in government contracting isn't built overnight—it's earned through consistency, credibility, and continuous growth. In this episode of Security Clearance Insecu

Secret Squirrel Files: Where True Crime Meets National Security

What happens when a former true crime reporter, a national security storyteller, and a clearance industry expert sit down to talk espionage, insider threats, terrorism, a

Why Facility Security Officers Are Being Asked to Do More Than Ever

Facility 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 t

Cleared & Compensated: What the 2026 Data Reveals

Average 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 Di

Storytelling, Service, and Trust: Capturing the Human Side of National Security

In 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

GEOINT 2026: Tradecraft, AI, and the Future of Intelligence

What 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

Certainty in Uncertain Times: CIA Leadership Lessons That Actually Work

What 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 t

When the Mission Ends: Rebuilding Identity After Service

What 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

Innovation, AI, and the Future of the Security Industry

The security industry is evolving far beyond its traditional image of guards, guns, and gates. Today, it sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurit

Diving Into Federal Career Pivots & Side Hustles

Career disruption and side hustles are increasingly common — but how do they impact your security clearance? In this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, Lindy Kyze

Who’s Accountable When AI Shapes National Security Decisions?

The 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

A New Era of Security Clearance Insecurity: New Legal Voices, Real-World Guidance for 2026

The Security Clearance Insecurity podcast welcomes new legal contributors Elisabeth Baker-Pham of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. and John Berry of Berry & Berry,

Why Workplace Flexibility Matters for the National Security Workforce

What does flexibility really mean for the national security workforce—and why does it matter now? In this episode, ClearanceJobs’ Lindy Kyzer is joined by workforce stra

Shutdown Stress: How Financial Fallout Can Threaten Your Security Clearance

On this episode of Security Clearance Insecurity, Lindy Kyzer sits down with Elisabeth Baker Pham, attorney and federal employment expert, to unpack how government shutdo

Modernizing Personnel Vetting and Mapping the Future with Trusted Workforce 2.0

In 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 De