What Happened
Workforce Shortages and Outdated Processes Threaten National Security
The US government is facing significant challenges in protecting classified information, according to the Information Security Oversight Office’s (ISOO) Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report to the President. The report highlights workforce shortages, inconsistent policies, and outdated processes as major concerns. However, it also notes that new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, may help modernize classification and declassification processes. The report was published by ClearanceJobs, a leading source of news and career advice for the national security workforce.