Three ways machine learning can end the security clearance backlog - Fedscoop

When it comes to security clearances, the federal government has reached a crossroads. High priority positions in areas like cybersecurity and defense are going unfilled as the security clearance backlog surpasses 710,000 cases. The delay is impacting every aspect of the federal government from national security to IT modernization efforts, and its far-reaching impact continues to expand as the backlog grows. Though the string of high-profile security clearance challenges making headlines has shined a light on the fact that our security clearance process is outdated, and according to the GAO, high risk, it's something those within the federal government have seen coming for years and needs action now. The good news is that a solution to this challenge exists.