The nation’s longest federal government shutdown continues, along with the debate on the issue that triggered it: a wall on the border between the U.S. and Mexico. While every serious voice agrees on the importance of secure borders, what constitutes…
Category: Homeland Security
Don’t Believe the Hype
I want you to read this tweet: Two things: 1. The government is constantly whinging on about how we need more sharing. The private sector elements who actually get involved in sharing regimes constantly complain about how “sharing” with…
No New Cyber Security Legislation is Better Than Any New Legislation
There are a number of things the government can do that would have a more meaningful impact on cyber security without new law.
The Fastest Way to a Safer Internet? Cyberwar!
Nothing sparks a drive for safety and security like widespread suffering.
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The infiltration of gangs into the U.S. military is not only a growing concern in El Paso but is also considered a potential threat to national security and law enforcement. Weapon thefts, homicides and even the appearance of U.S. street-gang…
Better Government Cyber Security: don’t hold your breath
It is one thing to plan, something else entirely to turn it into reality: The DHS plans to collocate private-sector employees from the communications and IT industries with government workers at the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) facility here,…
What Year is This?
I feel like I’m taking crazy pills here . . . The Homeland Security Department finally named an assistant secretary for cybersecurity last year, and the Senate ratified the first international treaty on cybercrime. The Computer Security Industry Alliance had…
Main St. Fallujah
This story from LGF and this bit by Lind seems to suggest that maybe Fallujah in your home town might not be that far off. I suggested as much in both written and verbal formats, though like Lind I was…
Grateful for the Unserious
I’m grateful for – among other things – the fact that I can spend five days off-line and not get the shakes; to know that life goes on and pleasantly so even if the EMP device goes off is awfully…