Federal Cybersecurity: Boon or boondoggle?

I know we need the Federal government to lead in the cybersecurity effort but I am worried that it may become an inefficient power grab and funding boondoggle.  See my Network World blog for more details. 

Encryption for data destruction?

Yes, some vendors are pushing this.  Although it sounds compelling in theory, users are not buying.  See my Network World blog for more. 

Potential breach at T-Mobile? Yikes!

T-Mobile is still sorting through the details but I for one am concerned when a major communications carrier suffers a security breach.  See my Network World blog for more. 

Resume for the new federal cybersecurity coordinator

Help Wanted.  A highly motivated individual to coordinate cybersecurity efforts across the federal government and collaborage with the private sector.  This person will report to the President of the United States. 

What skills will this individual need?  See my Network World blog for more.

Note:  I am no longer blogging at C/Net, Network World is my new home. 

Apple will recommend security software for Macs

This is my prediction and I'm sticking to it.  See my C/Net blog for more. 

Final Thoughts on the RSA Conference

Well I had great meetings but overall the show was pretty flat.  See my C/Net blog for more. 

The RSA Security Event: Hype and Reality

I just posted my C/Net blog on what I'm expecting to hear at the RSA Conference next week.  Let me know what you think. 

Conficker and IT

Conficker isn't just a sophisticated piece of malware.  The worms many features and propagation methods makes it an overall test of IT security defenses.  See my recent C/Net blog for more. 

Cisco's Server Play

The worst kept technology industry secret is out -- Cisco is in the server business.  Is Cisco's Unified Computing System revolutionary or simply a new implementation of old Intel processors?  See my recent C/Net blog for my two cents worth. 

U.S. Federal Government Picking Up the Cyber Security Cause

Lots of recent cyber security activity happening inside the Beltway.  See my recent C/Net blog for more details.