How to Lose Your Security Clearance: 2024 Edition

2024 has come and gone, and with it, a new round of security clearance denials and revocations. What was the specific flavor of reasoning? Find out on our first Ask Lindy of 2025, featuring some truly top-notch swag from ThinkTek.

00:00 Intro: How to lose your security clearance
00:48 Financial issues: #1 cause of clearance denial and revocation
02:20 Drug and alcohol involvement: Increasing denials and revocations
03:11 Personal conduct: Lying on applications and other dishonest actions
03:50 Mitigation strategies: Proactively addressing issues like substance abuse or dishonesty
04:33 Conclusion: Avoid these pitfalls to protect your security clearance; visit ClearanceJobs.com for more details

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