The audit revealed that drives with national security data and classified information were routinely unlabeled and unattended, raising significant risks of loss or theft.
It was discovered that hard drives and removable storage were left open and unsealed for days or weeks, allowing access to numerous staff and contractors.
The FBI's proposed measures – including wire cages and a video surveillance system – indicate an awareness of the security vulnerabilities but highlight delays in implementing needed changes.
Current protocols recommend sending in storage devices without chassis for cost-saving, which leads to gaps in inventory tracking of critical national security information.
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