The OPM data breach where security clearance info on millions of civilian and military employees was stolen by China happened due to failing to do required vetting in contractors who got access to code, just saying
Not that I’ve researched it as fully as I could, but is there any book on the OPM hacks and the effect it’s had on American security and classification, security vetting infrastructure? Feel like The Declassified Engine is my best bet but I just haven’t read it yet
Given how much stuff in even benign orgs is now CUI, a lot of federal employees would be well within their rights to say "he's not badged, I'm not having this conversation with him in the room".
Seems likely not, given that they're Musk's people...but who effing knows. No badge, no joy, and be ready to make a stink to your IG, your CI office, etc if pressured.
@dburbach.bsky.social as I understand, the OPM breach depends on some encryption that the NSA assured was secure. I don't doubt the secondary element of contractors, but bad math being lied about, too.
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there's zero chance he's not been leaking and profiting. zero.
Not that I’ve researched it as fully as I could, but is there any book on the OPM hacks and the effect it’s had on American security and classification, security vetting infrastructure? Feel like The Declassified Engine is my best bet but I just haven’t read it yet
https://www.federaltimes.com/smr/opm-data-breach/2015/06/19/opm-breach-a-failure-on-encryption-detection/