Pentagon Announces New Measures for Classified Information Following Massive Leak

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a review of Pentagon policies and procedures after an Air National Guardsman was accused of leaking top-secret documents.
The review found that additional measures were needed to tighten security, including stricter restrictions on electronic devices in classified workspaces.
The Pentagon plans to tighten protection for classified information following leaks of intelligence documents accessed through security gaps.
Changes include increased physical security, additional controls to prevent improper removal of documents, and the assignment of top-secret control officers.
The Pentagon concluded a 45-day review into how the military handles classified information and will reinforce existing security policies, update them to reduce ambiguity, and tailor training to address evolving security needs.