. . . when the “pros” can’t be bothered to do the job properly: The top US general this week suggested that the Pentagon had not adequately vetted documents that allege Russia passed intelligence …
Modern Chinese Secret (gathering)
A U.S. State Department purchase of more than 15,000 computers made by Lenovo Group of China is starting to draw criticism, in the latest sign of American unease about the role of foreign companies in …
Go Eliot, Go!
Sometimes the most useful information is in plain sight—as long as you know where to look for it. . . . and “One of the non-negotiables I will impose [is single sign-on],” Jardines said. “We may …
Get Some!
Uncle Cofer wants you! Upon further reflection, I have to add, what a joy it must be to deploy with such an outfit. Imagine every Army (or Marine) deployment you've ever been on only without the …
It Works Both Ways
I won’t attempt to pile on the good work that has been done here and here in addressing those would wave a dismissive hand at the public release of captured media. I’ll merely point out to all the …
HLS: Serious or Not Serious II
Installing radiation detectors at U.S. entry points is taking too long and costing too much, says a congressional watchdog agency whose undercover investigators breached security by slipping nuclear …
Does This Compute?
According to FBI chief information officer Zalmai Azmi, the agency lacks the funds necessary to deploy essential technology, such as e-mail, for its investigators. Azmi said the bureau's annual budget …
JJA Speaks
Commentary on the released docs from beyond the grave. …
That CIA-LOC IPO is on the Horizon
Did I mention that the gargoyles are here? …
Avast!
If you or someone you know is up on naval history – in particular piracy issues - from the1700-1800s, please drop me a line. Working on a little side writing project and need some expertise. You can …