8chan/8kun QResearch Posts (9)
#7148968 at 2019-07-23 19:47:18 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #9146: Eyes of Providence and Omar diggz! Domes Everywhere! Edition
Interesting, many FBI leaving, it seems like most of them were involved in the Russia meddling and cross fire hurricane, cases, i.e. Carl Ghattas
FBI's 3 Top Cybersecurity Officials Are Retiring
Scott Smith By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com
Whatever the reason, three of the FBI' top cybersecurity officials are retiring from the bureau, the Wall Street Journal reports.
It comes at a time the country is facing unprecedented cyberthreats.
The Journal reports:
Scott Smith, the assistant FBI director who runs the Bureau's cyber division, is leaving this month. His deputy, Howard Marshall, also left in recent weeks. Mr. Marshall has accepted a job at Accenture , a consulting firm that is expanding its cybersecurity portfolio. Mr. Smith is also expected to move to the private sector.
David Resch, executive assistant director of the FBI's criminal, cyber, response and services branch, is departing the bureau as well. Mr. Resch, who was named to his senior post by FBI Director Christopher Wray in April, supervised Mr. Smith and Mr. Marshall.
'''Additionally, Carl Ghattas, executive assistant director of the FBI's national security branch, has decided to leave for the private sector. And Jeffrey Tricoli, a senior FBI cyber agent who oversaw a Bureau task force addressing Russian attempts to meddle in U.S. elections,left last month for a senior vice president position at Charles Schwab Corp., the Journal reported last week.'''
The FBI confirmed the departures. One U.S. official said more people are expected to leave soon, declining to provide additional names
http://ticklethewire.com/milestones/page/2/
#6936151 at 2019-07-07 00:33:59 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #8873: Marines 5:5 Tweets Edition
>>6935950
ICYMI
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-cybersecurity/2018/02/08/texts-show-leading-fbi-official-doubted-cyber-unit-097107
Strzok was bashing the FBI's Cyber Division just days after that October 6 meeting
Would you look at this? Chris Wray just appointed a new chief of FBI Cyber in New York just days ago:
https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/michael-j-driscoll-named-special-agent-in-charge-of-the-criminal-division-for-the-new-york-field-office
Wray app'td a new ass't director in charge at the Washington Field office just weeks ago:
https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/timothy-r-slater-named-assistant-director-in-charge-of-the-washington-field-office
LOOK AT THIS:
https://www.cyberscoop.com/outgoing-fbi-cyber-official-joins-accentures-incident-response-team/
"Welling is the latest cybersecurity official to leave the bureau for a private sector job. He joins Howard Marshall, who retired from the FBI last year to run Accenture's threat intelligence operations. Last September, Trent Teyema stepped down as the FBI's section chief of cyber readiness to become senior vice president at Parsons Corp."
Yep. Evidence of major housecleaning at FBI Cyber on Wray's watch, just last summer:
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/20/three-top-cybersecurity-officials-are-leaving-the-fbi-report.html
"The Wall Street Journal reported that David Resch, a cybersecurity head in the agency's division that handles investigating financial crime and organized crime; Scott Smith, assistant FBI director and head of the Bureau's cyber division; and Smith's deputy, Howard Marshall, have either already departed or will leave within the month. Carl Ghattas and Jeffrey Tricoli, senior agents responsible for national security investigations including elections security, departed the bureau earlier this year, the Journal has also reported."
Yow. Looks like Chris Wray has been quiet because he's been too busy swinging his axe and handing out pink slips.
#2220527 at 2018-07-20 13:38:12 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2799: Perve Round-up Continues Edition
Three Top FBI Cybersecurity Officials to Retire
POLITICS NATIONAL SECURITY
Three Top FBI Cybersecurity Officials to Retire
Departures come as U.S. faces threat of cyberattacks
Three top cybersecurity officials are retiring from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Three top cybersecurity officials are retiring from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO: YURI GRIPAS/REUTERS
By Dustin Volz and Shelby Holliday
Updated July 19, 2018 6:01 p.m. ET
120 COMMENTS
Three of the top cybersecurity officials at the Federal Bureau of Investigation are retiring from government service, according to people familiar with the matter-departures that come as cyberattacks are a major concern for the country's security agencies.
Senior U.S. intelligence officials warn that the country is at a "critical point" facing unprecedented cyberthreats, including Russia's ongoing attacks on the American political system. The retirements also come as the FBI is facing regular criticism from President Donald Trump and his supporters, and is working to attract and retain top cyber talent.
Scott Smith, the assistant FBI director who runs the Bureau's cyber division, is leaving this month. His deputy, Howard Marshall, also left in recent weeks. Mr. Marshall has accepted a job at Accenture , a consulting firm that is expanding its cybersecurity portfolio. Mr. Smith is also expected to move to the private sector.
David Resch, executive assistant director of the FBI's criminal, cyber, response and services branch, is departing the bureau as well. Mr. Resch, who was named to his senior post by FBI Director Christopher Wray in April, supervised Mr. Smith and Mr. Marshall.
Additionally, Carl Ghattas, executive assistant director of the FBI's national security branch, has decided to leave for the private sector. And Jeffrey Tricoli, a senior FBI cyber agent who oversaw a Bureau task force addressing Russian attempts to meddle in U.S. elections, left last month for a senior vice president position at Charles Schwab Corp. , the Journal reported last week.
The FBI confirmed the departures. One U.S. official said more people are expected to leave soon, declining to provide additional names.
Several people familiar with the moves said that while it was abnormal to see so many senior-level people leave at the same time, it wasn't uncommon for agents to depart after becoming eligible for retirement benefits at age 50. However, Mr. Marshall's exit was seen as "highly unusual," according to one person, because he is stepping away before retirement age.
"As I retire after 28 years of government service to transition into the private sector, I have full confidence that under Director Wray's steadfast leadership, the Bureau will remain the FBI the American people have depended on for 110 years," Mr. Resch said in a statement provided by the Bureau.
An FBI spokeswoman said the agency had a surge of special-agent hires about 20 years ago, so many senior officials are now hitting the age where they qualify for pensions. The FBI expected a higher level of retirements to continue for the next couple of years, the spokeswoman said.
Some former FBI officials and others close to the Bureau said morale has been damaged by attacks from Mr. Trump and some congressional Republicans, who have criticized the agency for its handling of investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and Hillary Clinton's emails.
"One-and-one-half branches of our government appear to be committed to attacking the Bureau, its workforce and its mission on a near-daily basis," said Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
The White House declined to comment.
Mr. Wray on Wednesday disputed any suggestion of flagging morale. The FBI had a special-agent attrition rate of 0.6% this past year, he said, and it receives so many applications annually that it is more selective than Harvard or Yale Universities.
"Would they (FBI agents) prefer not to get criticized? Of course," Mr. Wray said during an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado. "But at the end of the day, the criticism we care about is the people who know our work."
An internal FBI survey, obtained and published last week by the Lawfare blog, confirmed that morale overall remained high. But confidence in the vision and ideas of Mr. Wray and his leadership team fell from a year ago, when former Director James Comey was at the helm.
Mr. Trump fired Mr. Comey in May 2017. Mr. Wray on Wednesday noted the survey was taken shortly after he arrived last year.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/three-top-fbi-cybersecurity-officials-to-retire-1532036330
#2220255 at 2018-07-20 12:51:46 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2799: Perve Round-up Continues Edition
The FBI's top two cybersecurity officials are planning to leave the bureau, the FBI confirmed Thursday.
And just days ago, senior FBI official Jeffrey Tricoli has left his position overseeing a government task force that's been looking into Russian interference in U.S. elections, according to The Wall Street Journal.
https://truepundit.com/fbis-top-two-cybersecurity-officials-announce-retirement-less-than-week-after-muellers-new-russian-cyber-hacking-indictment/
#2217035 at 2018-07-20 04:04:45 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2795: Sweet Sweet Intelligence Community Tears Edition
Three Top FBI Cybersecurity Officials to Retire
Departures come as U.S. faces threat of cyberattacks
Scott Smith, the assistant FBI director who runs the Bureau's cyber division, is leaving this month. His deputy, Howard Marshall, also left in recent weeks. Mr. Marshall has accepted a job at Accenture , a consulting firm that is expanding its cybersecurity portfolio. Mr. Smith is also expected to move to the private sector.
David Resch, executive assistant director of the FBI's criminal, cyber, response and services branch, is departing the bureau as well. Mr. Resch, who was named to his senior post by FBI Director Christopher Wray in April, supervised Mr. Smith and Mr. Marshall.
Additionally, Carl Ghattas, executive assistant director of the FBI's national security branch, has decided to leave for the private sector. And Jeffrey Tricoli, a senior FBI cyber agent who oversaw a Bureau task force addressing Russian attempts to meddle in U.S. elections, left last month for a senior vice president position at Charles Schwab Corp. , the Journal reported last week.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/three-top-fbi-cybersecurity-officials-to-retire-1532036330
#2215188 at 2018-07-20 01:16:52 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2793: Evening Tides Edition
>>2215109 (lb)
>>2215073 (lb)
> Carl Ghattas
https://www.fbi.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/fbi-executives/carl-ghattas
>https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/19/justice-department-plan-election-meddling-alert-public/804021002/
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that more than five top cybersecurity officials have tendered their resignation and others are expected to leave in the coming days.
Among those who left or are planning to leave the bureau, according to the newspaper:
- Scott Smith, the assistant director for the FBI's cyber division. He was appointed to the position in 2016 and has worked for the bureau since 1996.
- Howard Marshall, the deputy assistant director of the cyber division and Smith's right-hand. He also started in the position in 2016 and previously served as a special agent in charge in Kentucky.
- David Resch, who oversaw all criminal and cyber investigations around the globe. He served as executive director of the criminal, cyber, response and services branch and was appointed just three months ago.
- Carl Ghattas, who served as the executive assistant director of the National Security Branch at FBI headquarters and was appointed last year.
- Jeffrey Tricoli, who oversaw national cyber investigations and a task-force dedicated to Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/three-top-fbi-cybersecurity-officials-to-retire-1532036330
https://www.justice.gov/ag/page/file/1076696/download
#2215109 at 2018-07-20 01:08:59 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2792: Through The Night Edition!
>>2215021
>Buckle up, Anons!
>https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/19/justice-department-plan-election-meddling-alert-public/804021002/
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that more than five top cybersecurity officials have tendered their resignation and others are expected to leave in the coming days.
Among those who left or are planning to leave the bureau, according to the newspaper:
- Scott Smith, the assistant director for the FBI's cyber division. He was appointed to the position in 2016 and has worked for the bureau since 1996.
- Howard Marshall, the deputy assistant director of the cyber division and Smith's right-hand. He also started in the position in 2016 and previously served as a special agent in charge in Kentucky.
- David Resch, who oversaw all criminal and cyber investigations around the globe. He served as executive director of the criminal, cyber, response and services branch and was appointed just three months ago.
- Carl Ghattas, who served as the executive assistant director of the National Security Branch at FBI headquarters and was appointed last year.
- Jeffrey Tricoli, who oversaw national cyber investigations and a task-force dedicated to Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/three-top-fbi-cybersecurity-officials-to-retire-1532036330
https://www.justice.gov/ag/page/file/1076696/download
#2182457 at 2018-07-17 03:12:19 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2751: Let the die be cast Edition
FBI official overseeing election-meddling task force leaves agency
Senior FBI official Jeffrey Tricoli has left his position overseeing a government task force that's been looking into Russian interference in U.S. elections, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Tricoli, who had been at the FBI for 18 years, reportedly left last month to take a job with Charles Schwab Corp.
Tricoli did not respond to requests for comment by the Journal.
News of his exit comes just days after special counsel Robert Mueller indicted 12 Russian intelligence officials for allegedly conspiring to influence the 2016 presidential election by hacking U.S. systems.
https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/397172-fbi-agent-in-charge-of-election-meddling-task-force-leaves-position?twitter_impression=true&twitter_impression=true
#2175930 at 2018-07-16 17:39:21 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #2743: MSM Actors In Panic Mode Edition
>>2175915
Senior FBI official Jeffrey Tricoli
Senior FBI official Jeffrey Tricoli
Senior FBI official Jeffrey Tricoli