Social Security data, smartphone encryption and DHS HQ
The Social Security Administration lacks a consistent policy for allowing mobile devices to securely connect to agency systems, potentially putting sensitive data at risk, according to a recent report from SSA’s Office of the Inspector General. Auditors found that 30 percent of the agency’s more than 4,000 BlackBerry devices were operating outside the agency’s baseline configuration, which restricts use of third-party apps and disables location-based services. Read more…
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