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Technology

we’ve been here before

February 4, 2008October 19, 2020 Mike 1 min read

Just a reminder, as cables seem to be disintegrating before our eyes, of the highly readable The Victorian Internet. Just in case time allows for […]

Technology

Forrester for Uncle Sam?

January 27, 2008October 19, 2020 Mike 1 min read

When the Department of Defense needed the ability to push the technological envelope they developed the Advanced Research Projects Agency. Recognizing the value in that […]

Intelligence, Technology

An XGW-cyber intel lab?

March 5, 2007June 30, 2015 Mike 2 mins read

Beltway Bandits offering up expensive and cumbersome gaming solutions to Uncle Sam: look out! I was sitting at a picnic table Thursday afternoon talking with […]

Computer Security, Homeland Security, National Security, Reform, Technology

Better Government Cyber Security: don’t hold your breath

March 2, 2007October 18, 2020 Mike 2 mins read

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 […]

Defense, Military, National Security, Reform, Technology

underrattelser – US style

February 28, 2007October 18, 2020 Mike 1 min read

Ralph Peters’ latest report on improvements in MI. Money graph: Appropriate technologies can help us – but no database or collection system is a substitute […]

Technology

Smart Move

February 8, 2007July 1, 2015 Mike 1 min read

The Bush administration may withhold technology dollars from federal agencies that are lagging on cybersecurity, a top IT official said Wednesday. The philosophy goes something […]

Technology

Dumb Luck

February 6, 2007July 1, 2015 Mike 2 mins read

I’m on a cyber-roll today: Computer hackers tapped into a Web site at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week, planting a virus […]

Homeland Security, Reform, Technology

What Year is This?

February 6, 2007July 1, 2015 Mike 2 mins read

I feel like I’m taking crazy pills here . . . The Homeland Security Department finally named an assistant secretary for cybersecurity last year, and […]

Computer Security, Technology, Terrorism

FID: Fear, Incompetence & Doubt

October 17, 2006July 1, 2015 Mike 2 mins read

Dr. Stephen Haag spends upwards of 80 hours each week on his computer, mapping out terrorist attacks. Haag, an expert in emerging technologies, believes the […]

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