Big problem Quote by James Comey
“Half of the devices that we encounter in terrorism cases, in counterintelligence cases, in gang cases, in child pornography cases, cannot be opened with any technique. That is a big problem. And so the shadow continues to fall.”
About This Quote
Source Testimony: Senate Intelligence Committee, 2017
Many devices in criminal investigations cannot be opened, creating a persistent investigative blind spot.
In simple terms: Unopenable devices hinder investigations.
Key Takeaway
Invest in new forensic technologies.
Themes
security
crime
technology
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
policy
technical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- cybercrime
- child protection
Key Concepts
forensics
encryption
Questions to Reflect On
- What technologies could close this gap?
- How to balance privacy and security?
A Different Perspective
Legal and ethical constraints limit invasive techniques.
