Security Clearances in the U.S.

The author mentions an interesting statistic: approximately 4.3 million Americans have a Secret clearance, and only 1.3 million have a Top Secret clearance. They wonder who companies hire if they require active clearances, given that few people have them, especially in the InfoSec field. They note that in their region, most IS roles require active Secret and TS clearances, and they question the hiring practices of companies.