US Secret Service personnel are putting the lives of America’s VIPs at risk by refusing to use government-issued phones — but they might not be up to the job in the first place
- US Secret Service personnel are using personal devices while conducting official business
- Personal devices are not secured against the threats faced by Secret Service members
- But government-issued devices aren't equipped for the needs of Secret Service members either
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has released a new report which claims the US Secret Service is refusing to use government-furnished equipment (GFE), such as smartphones, because they are not suitable for mission operations.
The report states GFE fails to “ensure real-time, continuous protection from cyberattacks by foreign adversaries or individuals” with the equipment found to contain multiple third-party apps with security vulnerabilities that could expose communications.
In order to be able to perform effectively, Secret Service members are using personal devices to communicate with law enforcement and each other during missions, but many personal devices are not secured against the threats faced during the protection of America’s VIPs.
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