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The appointment of former Tesla engineer Thomas Shedd as head of the Technology Transformation Services (TTS) has disrupted the agency responsible for U.S. government IT infrastructure.

TTS employees report being summoned to sudden meetings with unidentified individuals lacking government credentials, raising concerns over security and oversight.

Shedd, aligned with Musk’s government efficiency initiatives, emphasizes cost-cutting and tech adoption.

Workers fear the changes could expose sensitive data or compromise government operations, while confusion grows over the agency’s direction under new leadership.

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[–] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 83 points 5 days ago (7 children)

I wonder how difficult it would be for a bad actor to walk right into a government office with bogus credentials to "inspect" things. All this chaos is bad for national security.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

There are very few places that will actually challenge you if you wear the right outfit and have confidence. I haven't worked at Walmart in years, but I can still wander around the back room looking for unstocked items if I wear a blue vest and some jeans.

Universally, you could just wear a janitor's coveralls and carry a mop and bucket around.

[–] ThomasCrappersGhost@feddit.uk 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I have this theory that a clipboard and/or a hi vis can get you anywhere.

You can go anywhere in my current work with a blue lanyard round your neck and tucked into your jacket.

[–] Taser@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Do you work for Amazon, by chance?

[–] ThomasCrappersGhost@feddit.uk 2 points 3 days ago

No. Have done in a previous life though.

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