// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Security Clearance
A security clearance is official permission granted by a government agency, such as the Department of Defense, that allows an individual to access classified national security information up to a certain level, like 'Secret' or 'Top Secret'. This permission is only given after a rigorous background investigation confirms the individual's trustworthiness.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A security clearance is a formal authorization granted by a national governmental entity or defense organization, subsequent to a comprehensive background investigation, that permits an individual to access classified national security information, restricted areas, or specific programs, thereby enabling their participation in sensitive military, intelligence, or cybersecurity roles.
BACKGROUND
Miles Taylor is an American author, commentator, and former government official who served in the administrations of George W. Bush and Donald Trump. In the first Trump administration, he was an appointee in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from 2017 to 2019. He was first recruited into the department by former DHS Secretary and White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, serving as his senior advisor.
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- Government clearance
- DoD clearance
- Access authorization
- Classification level
- Secret clearance
- Top Secret clearance
USAGE NOTE
In the cybersecurity and defense sectors, a security clearance is a prerequisite for personnel handling sensitive data, systems, or projects related to national security, influencing job eligibility and responsibilities.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Security Clearance.
A global aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide, heavily reliant on cleared personnel for sensitive technology development and cybersecurity solutions.
A global security and aerospace company that researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains advanced technology systems, products, and services, primarily for the defense industry, where security clearances are fundamental to its operations and product development.
A leading management and technology consulting firm that provides solutions to government and commercial clients, with a strong focus on national security, intelligence, and cybersecurity, often requiring high-level security clearances for personnel and projects involved in technology development.
A Fortune 500 information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve critical challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets, with a substantial cleared workforce developing and deploying advanced technologies.
A global aerospace and defense technology company that develops and delivers advanced systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and space, with much of its work requiring personnel with security clearances for classified technology development.
A U.S. government agency that serves as the primary DoD component responsible for conducting personnel security investigations for over 100 U.S. federal agencies and managing industrial security programs, including the technology and processes used for security clearances.
Provides expertise and technology to enterprise and mission customers in defense, intelligence, and homeland security markets, delivering information solutions and services that often involve classified data and require security-cleared personnel to develop and maintain.