US cyber-security 'embarrassing' (BBC)

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By Maggie Shiels
Technology reporter, BBC News, Silicon Valley

America's cyber-security has been described as "broken" by one industry expert and as "childlike" by another.

The criticism comes as President Obama prepares to release the results of a review he had ordered.

Tim Mather, chief strategist for security firm RSA, told BBC News: "The approach we have relied on for years has effectively run out of steam."

Alan Paller from security research firm SANS Institute said the government's cyber defences were "embarrassing".

The government review, which will outline a way forward, is expected to be opened up for public comment at the end of this month.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8023793.stm




Still more legacy of Bu**sh**'s policy of malignant neglect ...

[Greyhound]

1. Started with the Clinton administration's decision to side with profits over competency

13 years ago. The people that knew what they were doing and warning of these issues were deemed to be making too much money and cutting into executive bonuses.

Idiot Frat Boy just continued their policies.

[walldude]

2. Maybe we ought to stop putting hackers in prison

and start hiring them.