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After the OPM information leak disaster, it's pretty clear that there exists a serious disconnect between the extremely technical areas of govt (NSA) and others
by saboot 11y ago
After the OPM information leak disaster, it's pretty clear that there exists a serious disconnect between the extremely technical areas of govt (NSA) and others.
The BlackBerry part is interesting. At civilian sites (Natl labs) you can easily get an encrypted blackberry, and even take it into classified areas. You are just required to power it off before viewing or discussing any material. Apparently the Dept of State can't even manage what we already do throughout the country.
- ghshephard 11y agoAny modifications required to the Blackberry before being taken into classified areas - such as removal/destruction of microphones and/or any cameras? I can't imagine, "Just power it off" as a security mechanism, and can only imagine that compliance is somewhat less than 100%. Also - I can imagine there are different levels of classification, and that the Secretary of State may be in places where the rules might be somewhat more strict.
- saboot 11y agoThe blackberries are provided by the national lab, so not personal ones. Though you would likely also be able to check personal emails also. For laptops they do remove cameras / microphones as a policy. I wouldn't be surprised if a camera was disabled (obviously not a microphone for a phone) but I'm not sure.
- mter 11y agoAre your civilian labs SCIFs?
- saboot 11y agoThere are SCIF areas.