83: NSA Cryptologists
Darknet Diaries
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Inside 'The Pit': Origins of NSA's Red Teams
This chapter explores the collaborative environment known as 'the pit,' where early cryptologists at the NSA experimented with computer exploits that fueled their understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It highlights the challenges they faced in obtaining necessary approvals for security assessments, particularly during critical incidents, while also discussing the evolution of internal security practices. The narrative culminates in the importance of red team assessments and their role in exposing significant risks to national security through reconnaissance operations.
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