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Originally posted by muzzleflash
What I want to know is if we have this really powerful spy system...
Why do we still have terrorist attacks that seem like a surprise?
How did those mass jail breaks happen without them being prepared for it?
What's the point of all this surveillance if it doesn't prevent anything?
And if it did prevent something tragic, wouldn't they brag about it to convince us it's a good idea?
Why wouldn't they if they specifically choose not to defend it?
All I have are questions mostly.
Originally posted by elouina
"Over 300 terrorists captured with Xkeyscore.." So they are saying that this is the program that caught the 300 terrorists that they were alluding to? Then perhaps the other domestic spying programs of the NSA are not necessary?
Don't get me wrong, I don't want any of this to be used on US citizens.edit on 31-7-2013 by elouina because: (no reason given)
Kara Buxton's Experience Real-Time Regional Gateway Analyst/Trainer U.S. Air Force, National Security Agency Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Defense & Space industry December 2010 – Present (2 years 8 months) ADET certified instructor on the Real-Time Regional Gateway (RT-RG) tool suite. Collaborated with software developers to document abnormalities and recommend improvements through timely communications. Prepared deploying individuals with training/instruction on the RT-RG analytic tools. Maintained and updated mission-specific working aids relied on by analysts to get the most current information. Signals Intelligence Analyst United States Air Force Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Defense & Space industry 2004 – Present (9 years) Expeditionary Support Team Analyst U.S. Air Force, National Security Agency July 2008 – December 2010 (2 years 6 months) Provided prompt actionable intelligence to tactical war fighters in a joint 24/7 environment. Ensured tasked Threat Warning units adhered to standards in Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations support and authored post mission summaries Provided National-level support and coordination between NSA/CSS sites, National Geospatial Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, foreign partners, the Office of Naval Intelligence and forward deployed forces. Interpreted content of national metadata databases using mapping tools to depict complete data in graphic formats resulting in actionable threat reporting to troops in harm's way. Briefed senior government civilians, Commissioned Officers and Senior Enlisted personnel in a joint force environment daily. Trained and mentored joint service intelligence analysts to perform duties effectively on the Expeditionary Support Team. Network/Signals Intelligence Analyst/Reporter U.S. Air Force, NSA/CSS Georgia May 2005 – March 2008 (2 years 11 months) Analyzed and reported on highly significant events related to targets hostile to United States interests. Authored, provided quality control checks, and oversaw the release of thousands of reports, to include end-product reports. Monitored real-time operations in and around target country region, provided guidance on time-sensitive inquiries from various customers. Monitored hardware sustainability and usage for over 15 systems located off-site and abroad. Trained multiple analysts on reporting procedures, real-time activity monitoring and section specific tasks. Tools: Developed program familiarity and proficiency in the following tools/databases: ArcGIS, RT-RG tool suite, MS Office, and numerous Intelligence Community tools and databases.
Sr Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton Public Company; 10,001+ employees; Management Consulting industry August 2011 – Present (2 years) Augusta, Georgia Area Analytical support. SIGINT Analyst 3rd Battalion 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) April 2007 – August 2011 (4 years 5 months) Camp Blanding Florida • Trained in the use of SIGINT collection radios to include PRD-13, DRT, AR8200. • Learned basic Radio Frequency theory and how it applies to SIGINT collection. • Trained on Analytical tools to include GOOGLE EARTH, ANALYST NOTEBOOK, and ARCGIS. • Set up and maintained a Trojan Spirit-LITE for use in SIGINT training and missions. SIGINT Analyst Special Operations Task Force East Afghanistan March 2009 – April 2011 (2 years 2 months) Bagram, Afghanistan • Wrote SIGINT reports using NSA-G METRICS, Real Time Regional Gateway, GOOGLE EARTH, ARCGIS, ANCHORY, and MAUQI. • Performed Geo-Spatial Meta Data Analysis on SIGINT reporting using Real Time Regional Gateway, TOWERPOWER, SIGint NAVigator, MAINWAY, Sigint Emitter Discovery Base, TREASURE TROVE, CEDES, RIPCORD, WRANGLER, VANTAGE, MUAWI, ANCHORY, ARGIS, GOOGLE EARTH, and BELLVIEW. • After analyzing these reports and after I performed Geo-Spatial Meta Data Analysis of these messages, I provided our commanders on the ground timely and accurate intelligence and developed targets of interest for our commanders to pursue. • Operated automated data processing equipment for SIGINT collection, processing and reporting utilizing the Tactical Collection Coordination Cell, CINEPLEX and GISTQUE toolsets. • Maintained analytical working aids to support target collection, identification, and location. • Performed Electronic Preparation of the Battlefield for Afghanistan utilizing TOWERPOWER, Sigint Emitter Discovery Base, ARCGIS, GOOGLE EARTH, and Microsoft Office toolsets. • Collaborated analytical efforts with numerous governmen
Originally posted by MystikMushroom
So...
Now that the cat is out of the bag, how do we get our hands on this software? I have a few ex girlfriends I'd like to peek in on and see what they're up to these days.
Programs like this could be HEAVILY abused by bored analysts.
"Hm...lets see what Nancy Pelosi has been up to the past few days...oooo she has a thing for feet? I'll have to remember that for later..."
Now anyone can be blackmailed. As I read in another thread on here, the average person commits 3 crimes a day (most unknowingly). Well, the NSA can know and find out.
I still want a copy of that software though...
Director, Pacific and Far East Operations / Project Manager TexelTek, Inc. Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry October 2007 – May 2010 (2 years 8 months) Korea PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL: - Served as the Project Manager and a Product Owner for the Intelligence Agency Real-time Regional Gateway (RTRG) program in Korea using agile software development processes - Performed the Program Management of TexelTek Pacific operations, contracts, deliverables, budget, logistics, and systems integration and acquisition, including a 3000 sq. ft. office space DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS: - Assisted in the design and planning for Korea and Japan military components to integrate new RTRG intelligence systems and database capabilities - Senior liaison performing the transformation of analytical requirements into design tasks for developers based on 10 years experience with data management, processes and sources in Korea - Joined with 5 other companies in the development and design of the RTRG database architecture and user interface assembling over 100 distinct data sources and 25 web applications CONTRACT AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: - Managed a technical team of 13 Software, Systems, Information Assurance, and Analyst engineers in Korea and the U.S., supplemented by10 temporary personnel monthly for integration efforts - Successfully developed the proposals, statements of work, and budget analysis for 5 contracts in Korea, 2 of which were accepted as a sub-contract
Originally posted by Stealthwatch
So then if they know everything why is there still child porn on the internet. They know who each and every one of those bastards is. They could have shoot them all by now
Originally posted by muzzleflash
What I want to know is if we have this really powerful spy system...
Why do we still have terrorist attacks that seem like a surprise?
How did those mass jail breaks happen without them being prepared for it?
What's the point of all this surveillance if it doesn't prevent anything?