DFFE Minister says there's no evidence that the foreign company granted access to over 500 government computers poses a threat

[mylesillidge]

Minister rejects allegation that firm with access to 500 government computers poses cyberespionage threat

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, David Maynier, said there was no evidence that a company granted access to over 500 government computers had cyberespionage capabilities.

He was responding to Parliamentary questions from MK MP Musawenkosi Gasa, who had questioned whether national security assessments were conducted before the unnamed company was chosen.

 

[SHL]

Minister rejects allegation that firm with access to 500 government computers poses cyberespionage threat

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, David Maynier, said there was no evidence that a company granted access to over 500 government computers had cyberespionage capabilities.

He was responding to Parliamentary questions from MK MP Musawenkosi Gasa, who had questioned whether national security assessments were conducted before the unnamed company was chosen.

 

[Cray]

Don't worry guys, am sure SITA has the site properly secured...

 

[Anthro]

Minister rejects allegation that firm with access to 500 government computers poses cyberespionage threat

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, David Maynier, said there was no evidence that a company granted access to over 500 government computers had cyberespionage capabilities.

He was responding to Parliamentary questions from MK MP Musawenkosi Gasa, who had questioned whether national security assessments were conducted before the unnamed company was chosen.

The best thieves never get caught, mission success !

 

[Fuzzbox]

One computer can pose a risk.

 

[rustypup]

"No evidence" == "We never thought to look and now we're not going to because in ANC-land, ignorance *is* a defense strategy"

 

[Jam Sandwich]

What exactly are cyberespionage capabilities David?

 

[rustypup]

What exactly are cyberespionage capabilities David?

 

[Jam Sandwich]

View attachment 1923350

#CrAcKerS

 

[ToxicBunny]

Would be good if the company was actually named though, then more intelligent people could probably make judgement calls as to how much data was stolen.

 

[cr@zydude]

"No evidence" == "We never thought to look and now we're not going to because in ANC-land, ignorance *is* a defense strategy"

Is it equally valid in DA land? I ask as that's where the minister is from.

 

[ShaunSA]

The DAvid Difference

 

[Skerminkel]

What exactly are cyberespionage capabilities David?

You are asking the wrong person.

 

[Bad Ballie]

Well at least the public statement itself now forms part of the accountability trail when the company suddenly does become a threat or is breached and information is lost.