The Power of the Profile When it comes to personal information in America, the genie is out of the bottle. As such, information security will continue to be a pressing concern, particularly for many of our major three-letter agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the DOD (Department of Defense) and HS (Homeland Security), because most of them are staffed by employees with Top Secret Security Clearances (also known as TS). When someone is given this authorization, not only are they required to pledge allegiance to core values, but they are also entrusted with responsibility for our nations. ' sensitive secrets and are subject to the highest standards. Many of these professionals are honest and loyal to their country, but all human beings are sensitive to the preservation, wants and needs that the famous psychologist Maslow showed in his famous pyramid of needs. Thus, without undue temptation or deception, most manage their work well and honor their commitments to quietly (sometimes loudly) dedicate their lives to patriotism. The reality is that in 2013, most American lives are recorded at every step, whether they are filmed while buying a soda between 7 and 11 a.m. or doing homework in a college computer lab community. And, while many have heard of this intrusion, many are unaware of the extent of this information and its impact when combined into a profile. This profile is used in the background check for higher security clearances that the Office of Personnel Management (2013) requires to obtain this credential. Today, everyone with the highest security clearances is at risk of being targeted in a deviant and often passive manner. To understand that the profile is used to provide background checks, a history of the former ChoicePoint company will be explained to show that this security threat from this now defunct company contributed to this risk..