The Invisible Republic

Asked about the review and the NSA review of Secret Service systems, service spokesman Malcolm Wiley said, "At our request, NSA performed an independent evaluation of our existing IT network to determine if any deficiencies or potential vulnerabilities existed. ...Results of the review suggested we needed enhancements to ensure that our systems remained sound. A number of the recommended changes have already been implemented.

Using an 1980s mainframe with 60% uptime, and they needed to call in the NSA to perform an independent audit? Their own IT people and senior management couldn't tell this was an issue?