I can understand why you'd think that, but it's too cynical a take even for me ;) For an infosec company to behave like, there is a huge risk of completely and

I can understand why you'd think that, but it's too cynical a take even for me ;) For an infosec company to behave like, there is a huge risk of completely and utterly decimating their reputation, possibly forever. My guess is that either (1), or both - (2) and (3): 1. There was skulduggery involved during the bidding process 2. Those at the NPCC responsible for awarding the contract did not have the required competence to do so 3. Those at the NPCC tasked with overseeing operations do not have the competence, or even the mindset, to do so Regardless, to call it an "absolute clusterfuck" would be generous. I'm genuinely disgusted that the NPCC and Pervade have put so many organisations in jeopardy, and furthermore that they continue to do so, even when in possession of the facts. Astonishing.