appears to stand up well.  I believe it's very possible that
     Snowden never obtained access to the useful and relevant technical
     documents that seem to be missing from his dump:
     [1]http://www.globalresearch.ca/nsa-deception-operation-questions-su
     rro
     und-leaked-prism-documents-authenticity/5338673
     :o/

   ​
   This speaks to the success of the SCI model, more than anything about
   Snowden.  He had widespread network access - but not specific
   compartmental access.  I would guess rather than risk exposing himself
   he intentionally didn't (or couldn't) attempt an active spoof of
   credentials needed to gain SCI access - which is where the technical
   details live.  Everything I have seen dumped from his trove is purely
   presentational/summary reports handed around between offices/echelons
   and posted on intranets for dissemination.  Granted in much detail, but
   it's not the the source, as it were.  I have been curious since the
   start to see if any of the future releases from the Snowden Cache
   reveal any actual technical source documentation.  There might well be
   some, and not being released for a variety of legit (and not) reasons.
   Conversely as per above, it's more than likely there isn't any
   whatsoever.
   In the big picture those details don't change the validity of the trove
   -- any criticism based on the 'lack of code' is purely an apologist or
   diversion tactic.  I think the situation speaks for itself: Managerial
   reporting to higher speaks to tech capabilities just as great as actual
   tech source.  Similarly, intent is very difficult to discern from
   knowing technical ability, however is readily gleaned from managerial
   planning/status updates - especially at higher echelons.

References

   1. http://www.globalresearch.ca/nsa-deception-operation-questions-surround-leaked-prism-documents-authenticity/5338673