Pentagon review finds no ‘single point of failure’ in Discord leaks, proposes new office to monitor users

Pentagon review finds no ‘single point of failure’ in Discord leaks, proposes new office to monitor users
Pentagon review finds no ‘single point of failure’ in Discord leaks, proposes new office to monitor users

The review was launched in April after a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard was hit with two federal charges alleging that he shared classified information about the Russia-Ukraine war on the social media platform Discord.

Discord leaks show classified vetting needs reform. Here’s what should happen.

Discord leaks show classified vetting needs reform. Here’s what should happen.
Discord leaks show classified vetting needs reform. Here’s what should happen.

It’s time for the SF-86 form to focus on digital interactions, writes Richard Phillips of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

Zero trust ‘sure as heck’ might have helped stop Discord leaks: Pentagon CIO

Zero trust ‘sure as heck’ might have helped stop Discord leaks: Pentagon CIO
Zero trust ‘sure as heck’ might have helped stop Discord leaks: Pentagon CIO

A leak from a “trusted insider who has gone through the background investigation” and been given access to top-secret level capabilities is “a tough one that we have to be able to put measures to get after,” DoD CIO John Sherman said.

Zero Trust is the Pentagon’s new cyber buzzword. It might not have stopped the Discord leaks.

Zero Trust is the Pentagon’s new cyber buzzword. It might not have stopped the Discord leaks.
Zero Trust is the Pentagon’s new cyber buzzword. It might not have stopped the Discord leaks.

When it comes to zero trust, there’s “a lot of buzz” on things like secure facilities and networks, but not as much emphasis on “how do we watch and make sure it’s staying that way,” one expert said.

After leak, Pentagon purges some users’ access to classified programs, launches security review

After leak, Pentagon purges some users’ access to classified programs, launches security review
After leak, Pentagon purges some users’ access to classified programs, launches security review

The review, whose initial findings are due in 45 days, involves DoD CIO John Sherman, who’s already been long at work revamping how the Pentagon protects its secrets.

DNI Clapper Defends Intel Handling of Benghazi Attacks; Ducks Commercial Imagery Question

ORLANDO: The terrorists who attacked the Benghazi consulate, killing US Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and four others, apparently maintained web, cell and radio silence before they acted, giving the US no hint an attack was imminent. “If people do not emit or discuss their behavior, it’s hard to find out what they are going…