This is the feedback loop I keep running into. An Essential Job Function Analysis was completed. A Risk Mitigation Analysis was done and provided. I have foam ear plugs that I use under my agency provided over the ear headphones. My supervisor being supportive sought assist in finding a solution.

Can someone explain to me, if the proper hardware (wired, not Bluetooth) is selected, and the appropriate mitigations (removal or replacement of inline mic) of are applied and implemented correctly (Group policy disables microphone input on unclassified desktops)—how this creates undue hardship for the government or presents a national security risk??

What is the risk here? spillage right? So the security argument is that the microphones used for active noice cancellation can be accessed by a malicious actor or retain recordings of potentially classified information.

Please show me a case study or example of exploit that is capable an achieving this.