Supplementary written evidence submitted
by Professor Ross Anderson (SAGE 41)
After testifying to the committee, I recalled
another matter that I'd like to bring to members' attention. Our
system of classifications and clearances is essentially American:
its origin is an executive order of President Roosevelt in 1940.
A recent report by the Mitre Corporation (the US equivalent of
Qinetiq) sets out its history and analyses what's wrong with it.
The report concludes that the system is breaking down, and needs
to be replaced. This report is starting to drive some interesting
research in security engineering in the USA. I see little evidence
of attention being paid here though:
http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/classpol.pdf
Professor Ross Anderson
18 November 2010
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