Topic: Federal Information Security Management Reform Act

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Bad Optics
Episode 741 50:51 - 56:36

741: Bad Optics

Jeh Johnson, DHS Cybersecurity, Personal Gmail Usage

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson faced criticism for using a personal Gmail account at work despite a push for an $8 billion cybersecurity bill. Johnson admitted to receiving a waiver from his Chief Information Officer to access personal email on his government desktop. The hosts mock his defense that he will now simply use his iPhone to check Gmail, noting the inherent security risks.