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Give the NSA a break, they handle more secrets than I can imagine. And at least they managed to hold onto the Russian Golden Shower video! Suggesting that the
by BatFastard 9y ago
Give the NSA a break, they handle more secrets than I can imagine. And at least they managed to hold onto the Russian Golden Shower video!
Suggesting that the USA get rid of the NSA is like saying "Crap, terrorists got a hold of a nuclear weapon, lets unilaterally get rid of all of our weapons and hope for the best!"
- Sniffnoy 9y agoBut rather than "NSA" or "no NSA", there's another alternative: Defense-only NSA (or at least, defense-heavy NSA, where the vulnerabilities equities process has been altered to heavily favor disclosure). Instead of unilateral disarmament, disarming ourselves while also forcibly disarming others.
- BatFastard 9y agoWhile I like that idea from it being the "right" thing to do. I can see why they don't want to give up every exploit as soon as it is found.
- tracker1 9y agoMore like, "Crap, the terrorists just got a working copy of our nuclear arsenal!" Digitally speaking being a much closer comparison. The fact is, had the NSA been responsibly disclosing these details (maybe a 15-30 day hold before a private disclosure then after another 30 days public discloser) That gives them 30 days to use 0-day exploits, but can still be effective contributors to greater overall security.
- BatFastard 9y agoGood points. But its a fine line on how to deal with leaks 0 day exploits. We can't cripple the NSA, other wise we are bring a wet noodle to a knife fight.
- tracker1 9y agoI just mentioned they should be able to hold onto 0-day discoveries for 15-30 days before confidential disclosure. Terrorists WILL do a lot of damage (as demonstrated) with these exploits... the NSA might ... the world, and in particular US interests are far better served with secure systems all around.