Information Security
Information security can mean protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction. This goes beyond just computers and networks. Risks and threats can come from individuals, acts of nature, and new technology.
This topic affects everyone in the federal workforce - top to bottom. Thus, it is also the responsibility of everyone in the federal workforce to protect the information from threats.
Share your experience with securing information.
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Do InfoSec require Secret or TS clearances?
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So far, from what I've seen, it's TS.
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Generally, DOD jobs will require a Top Secret. If my memory serves me correctly, some non-DoD agencies also require a Top Secret or its equivalent, Q (?) clearance. The Top Secret is not required by non-DoD agencies that do not handle classified information. Most of these designate their position Level 6, high risk public trust. The biggest difference is that a SF-85P rather than a SF-86 is used, the period covered is seven rather than ten years, and a periodic reinvestigation is not generally required.
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Na is correct.
I am a contracted employee in InfoSec, been with the USDA for 8 years. I have gone through 2 BI's, and carry a "Type 5 Moderate Risk - Position of Public Trust" clearance from OPM.
Hope that helps you.
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I shouldn't have hit "Post" so soon. 
My form was an SF-85P as Na mentioned. However, mine went back 7 years the first time and then 10 years the second time. It involved an on-site interview with an investigator as well, but no poly like when I worked for OIG.
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