The DHS inspector general found that agents routinely used personal phones for official work, including during protective operations, because government-issued devices lacked key capabilities.
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David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
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David DiMolfetta
Bad cybersecurity practices from Secret Service agents have left their phones vulnerable to hacking and risked the lives of…
A report released Monday says the Department of Homeland Security intelligence office did not use proper security precautions on…
Personal cell phones on protective missions, no threat detection on government-issued devices among the litany of sins
Secret Service blunders are a canary in the coal mine, revealing a lack of patriotism or even comprehension of a shared…
The increase is stretching Secret Service resources as agents devote more time to investigating threats against senior officials.
The findings highlight the challenges agencies face in addressing national security risks embedded in complex private networks.
