Security Clearance

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

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

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

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently asked for two departmentwide reviews. The first will examine physical security and...

Edward Snowden's whistle-blowing has left the Office of Personnel Management reeling to root out security clearance errors...

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

Edward Snowden's actions represent a major security breach. Now people are asking: Should the security clearance process be...

When applying for a security clearance, it might be tempting to bend the truth, but the consequences will be serious.

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

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