The perception is that the NSA will do whatever it takes to identify those threatening national security, even if it means manipulating security products sold by American vendors. Some industry experts believe the NSA would do almost anything to achieve its goals. The new reality facing security professionals charged with safeguarding their enterprises’ digital assets is that they have no way of knowing if their vendors’ products are pure. Trust in America’s Internet offerings is fading fast, and NSA interference has shaken the trust of these companies’ customers worldwide.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/blogs/nsa-reports-sullying-vendors-standings-p-1596