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The In-Brief: 2.2

Volume 2, Issue 2 SE&M Solutions LLC publishes The In-Brief to help keep government and industry leaders aware of important issues in the personnel security, suitability, Trusted Workforce 2.0, background investigations, adjudications, counterintelligence, industrial security communities, and emerging technologies. Articles of Interest Iran Strike Operation Epic Fury Underway: Why Has DHS Not Issued an NTAS Alert? Our CEO Charlie […]

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A Post-Quantum World

Quantum computing is no longer a distant concept confined to research labs and academic theory. What was once considered speculative has moved into an era of prototypes, roadmaps, and national strategies. Governments are funding quantum initiatives at scale, enterprises are modeling quantum risk, and technology leaders are openly planning for disruption. As progress accelerates, the

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The In-Brief: 2.1

Volume 2, Issue 1 SE&M Solutions LLC publishes The In-Brief to help keep government and industry leaders aware of important issues in the personnel security, suitability, Trusted Workforce 2.0, background investigations, adjudications, counterintelligence, industrial security communities, and emerging technologies. Articles of Interest The Future of Security Clearances Lies With AI, Automation, and the Next Generation of Vetting ClearanceJobs reports

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Is Quantum Computing Ethical?

As quantum computing accelerates from theoretical promise to practical reality, the responsibility to guide its development with intention becomes increasingly urgent. Quantum technology has the power to reshape industries, strengthen cybersecurity, and unlock unprecedented scientific discovery, but it also introduces profound ethical challenges that must be addressed early and continuously. The global conversation is shifting

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The Rise of Quantum-Safe Authentication

As quantum technology continues to mature, so does the urgency for quantum-safe authentication. Traditional cryptographic systems, those protecting everything from emails to banking transactions, were designed for a classical world. They rely on mathematical puzzles that, for decades, have been practically impossible for classical computers to solve within a reasonable timeframe. However, the dawn of

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The In-Brief: 1.16

Volume 1, Issue 16 SE&M Solutions LLC publishes The In-Brief to help keep government and industry leaders aware of important issues in the personnel security, suitability, Trusted Workforce 2.0, background investigations, adjudications, counterintelligence, industrial security communities, and emerging technologies. Articles of Interest Congress Voted to Reopen the Government: What Does That Mean for Defense? The longest shutdown in history

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The In-Brief: 1.15

Volume 1, Issue 15 SE&M Solutions LLC publishes The In-Brief to help keep government and industry leaders aware of important issues in the personnel security, suitability, Trusted Workforce 2.0, background investigations, adjudications, counterintelligence, industrial security communities, and emerging technologies. Articles of Interest Key Takeaways From the 2025 Intel Summit The recent Intel Summit hosted by the Potomac Officer’s Club

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Can I Use Quantum Photonic Technology in My Sector? 

If you’ve been tracking the momentum around quantum photonic technology, you’ve probably asked:  “This sounds revolutionary — but is it relevant to my industry?”  Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: It depends on where you start, but real-world quantum computing applications are already taking shape across sectors like finance, pharma, logistics, and cybersecurity.  In this post, we’ll

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The In-Brief: 1.14

Volume 1, Issue 14 SE&M Solutions LLC publishes The In-Brief to help keep government and industry leaders aware of essential issues in the personnel security, suitability, Trusted Workforce 2.0, background investigations, adjudications, counterintelligence, industrial security communities, and emerging quantum photonic technologies. Articles of Interest Pentagon Preps for End of Year Zero Trust Blitz Defense One reports that with the

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What Is Quantum Photonics & Quantum Computing?

Quantum photonic technology and quantum computing are two of the most exciting and game-changing areas of science and technology today. They promise to reshape how we think about computing, communication, and problem-solving by offering the potential for lightning-fast processing, completely secure communication, and breakthroughs across industries. You will often hear two big terms thrown around

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