Podcast Episodes

The Cipher Brief's Brad Christian Previews the Threat Conference's 10th Year

Lindy 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 …

13 hours ago

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, fou…

2 weeks ago

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 Presid…

4 weeks ago

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 Clearan…

1 month, 1 week ago

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, Cl…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 Clearanc…

2 months ago

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 Securi…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

3 months ago

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 feel…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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? Cle…

4 months ago