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The Shocking Case of NSA Espionage: Lessons in National Security

In a world where national security is paramount, incidents of espionage serve as stark reminders of the vulnerabilities that exist within even the most secure organizations. Recently, the case of Jareh Sebastian Dalke, a former NSA employee charged with attempting to transmit classified information to Russia, has captured significant attention. This incident not only highlights the ongoing risks of espionage …

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VettFirst Security’s 2024 Screening Compliance Report

Introduction Screening compliance is evolving rapidly as a wave of legislation impacting background checks accelerates into 2024. To understand organizations’ compliance concerns and challenges, and how practitioners manage compliance laws and regulations, VettFirst Security surveyed workers involved in the background check process at companies across the US. Our findings revealed seven key insights in our State of Screening Compliance report. …

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The Importance of Social Media Monitoring in 2026

IntroductionSocial media is no longer just a place where people share photos and opinions—it’s where brands are discovered, reviewed, praised, and criticized in real time. In 2026, social platforms have become one of the primary ways customers decide who to trust. That means social media monitoring is no longer a “nice to have”; it’s a core part of protecting your …

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Why Social Media Screening of Employees Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential for Modern Security

By CEO of VettFirst Security I want to talk straight today. No sugar coating. The recent incident in Mississippi is a perfect example of why we at VettFirst Security believe social media checks on employees and potential hires aren’t a “nice to have.” They are a must. Here’s what happened: A substitute teacher at DeSoto County Schools, a young woman …

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Corruption at the DMV: How Fake CDLs Were Sold to Unqualified Drivers in New York

By VettFirst Security, October 2025 In October 2025, multiple news outlets broke a jaw-dropping story: several New York DMV employees were indicted in a sprawling scheme to issue fraudulent commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to unqualified applicants. Office of the Inspector General The plot involved impersonation, insider access, and hundreds to thousands of dollars changing hands. The case is a warning …

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Know Who’s Behind the Wheel: The Growing Risk of Unvetted Truck Drivers

By VettFirst Security, October 16, 2025 America’s highways are the arteries of commerce. Every day, thousands of trucks haul goods across state lines. But what happens when some of those drivers bypass basic checks, no valid CDL, no verified background? That’s not a worst-case scenario. It’s becoming a reality. The Rising Threat: Non-Domiciled CDLs & System Failures In recent months, …

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OIG Compliance and Non-Clinical Staff: Why Every Employee Must Be Screened

When it comes to healthcare compliance, one federal rule often slips under the radar: every employee, not just clinicians, must be screened against the OIG Exclusion List (LEIE).This requirement applies to anyone connected in any capacity to a federally funded healthcare program. At VettFirst Security, we stress that protecting your organization’s compliance and credibility begins with understanding how far this …

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The Importance of Thorough Background Investigations

By VettFirst Security Introduction: Why Due Diligence in Hiring Matters In today’s hiring landscape, the importance of thorough background investigations cannot be overstated. Every organization depends on trust, but trust without verification is a costly mistake. The recent case involving Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts proves what happens when employers overlook the value of comprehensive screening. According …

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Children’s Doctor Indicted: What You Need To Know

CINCINNATI — A former children’s hospital doctor facing child pornography charges has been indicted in Cincinnati, bringing disturbing allegations to light. Howard M. Saal, 73, once employed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, appeared in federal court on child pornography charges involving transporting and possessing illegal material. The Case Howard M. Saal was a geneticist and dysmorphologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital before …

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Brooklyn Day Care Owner Pleads Guilty in $68 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Brooklyn Medicaid Fraud Case: $68 Million Scheme Exposed A Brooklyn Medicaid fraud case has ended with a guilty plea from Zakia Khan, 54. She admitted to running a fraud and kickback scheme worth more than $68 million. She bribed patients to attend her adult day care centers and, as a result, billed Medicaid for services that were either unnecessary or …

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When a Uniform Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Risks in Trusting Access

Army Soldier Indicted in Child Pornography Case: Why Screening and Monitoring Matter The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the indictment of Seth Herrera, a 35-year-old Army soldier from El Paso, Texas, on army soldier child pornography charges. The allegations are disturbing. Prosecutors say Herrera attempted the sexual exploitation of a child and received child sexual abuse material. Investigators revealed …

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When Trust is Violated: Screening Must Catch Red Flags Early

Virginia Nurse Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material – A Reminder Why Rigorous Screening Matters A trusted nurse in Virginia has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison, plus 10 years of supervised release, after distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via an end-to-end encrypted app, even discussing patients in his illicit communications. This …

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