Need-To-Know Subscription

TURN YOUR PODCAST LISTENING INTO CAREER ADVANCEMENT

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Need-To-Know content builds careers.

  • Ready to stop just learning and start implementing?

  • Ready to turn your professional development into DCSA audit credit?

  • Ready to accelerate your career with guidance that actually works?

 

Welcome to Cleared for Discussion ~ Need-To-Know.

What You Get With Need-To-Know

    • Comprehensive implementation guidance

    • Expert Interviews - Conversations with FSOs, security professionals, and industry leaders

    • Q&A Sessions - Submit questions and get expert answers

    • Real-world case studies and examples

    • Advanced strategies from 25+ years of experience

    • Step-by-step procedures you can use immediately

    • Premium Show Notes - Detailed notes with links, references, and action items

    • DCSA assessment preparation materials

    • Self-inspection checklists and procedures

    • Training templates for your team

    • Career development planning tools

    • Cross-training resources for your staff

    • Documentation that earns DCSA credit

    • Implementation guides with timelines

    • Quality assurance procedures

    • Resource Library – Downloadable Security Templates, checklists, and professional development materials

    • Searchable database of all materials

    • Regular updates with new content

    • Mobile-friendly downloads

    • Unlimited access to purchased content

    • Ad-Free Extended Shows with Dedicated Sponsorship and Advertiser Segments

    • New content before anyone else

    • Exclusive bonus materials

    • Special subscriber-only episodes

    • Priority access to new resources

    • Connect with fellow Need-to-Know subscribers

    • Ask questions directly to host

    • Share experiences and solutions

    • Network with security professionals nationwide

The Professional ROI

WHAT'S THE COST OF NOT HAVING THIS GUIDANCE?

  • Marginal DCSA Assessment: Potential contract loss, career damage

  • Security Violation: Clearance loss, employment termination

  • Career Stagnation: Missed promotions, limited opportunities

  • Knowledge Gaps: Making expensive mistakes others have already solved

WHAT'S THE VALUE OF HAVING IT?

  • Competitive Advantage: Know what others don't

  • Mistake Prevention: Avoid costly errors that damage careers

  • DCSA Audit Success: Professional development and program improvements

  • Career Acceleration: Advance faster with expert guidance

Your Need-to-Know subscription pays for itself with just one prevented mistake or one career advancement opportunity.

~ Ask Your Employer For Subscription Reimbursement ~

Pricing Plans

    • All Need-to-Know content and resources

    • Mobile app access

    • Email support

    • All Need-to-Know content and resources

    • Mobile app access

    • Email support

    • Everything in Team Plan

    • Department training materials

    • Bulk download capabilities

    • Priority support

    • Everything in Department Plan

    • Enterprise training materials

    • Bulk download capabilities

    • Priority support

    • One annual custom briefing

Risk-Free Guarantee

30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

Try Cleared for Discussion Need-to-Know risk-free for 30 days. If you don't see immediate value in your professional development or program, get a full refund—no questions asked.

But here's what we predict: Within 30 days, you'll wonder how you ever managed your security program without us! :)

Need-To-Know Subscription Frequently Asked Questions

  • Need-To-Know subscribers get extended episodes (30-40 minutes versus the free 10-15 minutes), plus downloadable security program documentation, templates, checklists, and other tools that can be used for training records and audit preparation.

  • Yes, you can cancel at any time from your account settings. Your access will continue until the end of your billing period.

  • All Need-To-Know templates and documentation are designed to be incorporated into your organization's security program. You can download, customize, and implement them with appropriate attribution.

  • Yes, we offer Team, Department and Enterprise/Organization subscriptions with volume discounts. Contact our sales team for custom pricing and options based on your needs.

  • Yes. Each Need-To-Know episode includes a certificate of completion that you can add to your security training records. Many organizations use our content as part of their security education programs.