Security Clearance Study Focuses on Age-Based Trends and Risk Factors

Originally published at: Security Clearance Study Focuses on Age-Based Trends and Risk Factors | ClearanceJobs Blog

A research study conducted by the RAND Corporation takes a look at how adjudicative criteria for evaluating the trustworthiness of security clearance applicants has changed from the “baby boomer’ generation to today’s “Generation Z”. The report breaks down trends and risk factors common to all generations and shows how the younger generation may be more…

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A fascinating topic. Especially interesting is the mention of the growing problem of legitimate prescription drug use and untraceable cryptocurrency use.

Definitely a much needed study. Builds on research previously completed by Katherine Herbig et al., at
The Defense Personnel and Security Research Center (PERSEREC).