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Cloud Computing: The Way of the Future (but is the Future Bright or Bleak?)

What is cloud computing? Some call it nothing but a fad, and a dangerous one at that. Others believe it is the next big paradigm shift for technology. As with any major transformation, there are numerous nuances and definitions for cloud computing.

San Ysidro

Like Stewart Baker, I’m mystified at the New York Times article complaining about the failure to have a comprehensive exit program in place. It seems typical of Congress — if you don’t like a particular program (say, interior enforcement) support some different program as “more effective.”

S&T Bloggers Roundtable finds sparse attendance for a substantive message

I give S&T high marks for beginning to open itself to the public and media in a transparent fashion. The roundtable gave me an opportunity to ask questions about how the Commercialization office might be tied closer with the acquisition process (something where the public and private sector would find benefit, I believe.)

Lifting ban on liquids a 'priority' but won't happen soon, TSA says

AirportBusiness.com » Article » Lifting ban on liquids a ‘priority’ but won’t happen soon, TSA says Airline passengers in the USA won’t be saying goodbye anytime soon to one of the thorniest hassles in air travel: restrictions on the amount of liquids that can be carried on a plane. Government and security officials say the […]

Problem-Plagued Registered Traveler Program on the Corporate Radar

AirportBusiness.com » Article » Problem-Plagued Registered Traveler Program on the Corporate Radar Registered Traveler, the system of private companies offering quicker trips through airport checkpoints that effectively collapsed this summer, is ready to make a comeback, according to corporate officials who testified before a congressional panel Wednesday. That could include a comeback for Clear, the […]

Administration fights to protect secret DOD propaganda budget

Administration fights to protect secret DOD propaganda budget – David Rogers – POLITICO.com combat commanders, beginning with Army Gen. David Petraeus, have stressed IO programs as a key factor in winning popular support in Iraq — and now hopefully in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The level of concern about losing the money is real enough that […]

House Panel Approves Chemical Plant Security Measure

House Panel Approves Chemical Plant Security Measure: CQ Homeland Security A House Energy and Commerce panel approved legislation Wednesday that would change chemical facility security regulations to require the potential use of safer technologies. The measure would authorize the Homeland Security Department (DHS) to conduct vulnerability assessments and set security standards for chemical facilities to […]

Secretary Napolitano on the Daily Show with John Stewart (video)

Secretary Napolitano goes on the Daily Show with John Stewart … The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Janet Napolitano Pt. 1 www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Ron Paul Interview

DOD Chief Security Officer: Five key Challenges to DOD Cybersecurity

5 key challenges to DOD’s cybersecurity — Defense Systems Robert Lentz, DOD’s retiring chief security officer, identifies achievements and concerns in cybersecurity

Homeland Security chief visits Cyber Crimes Center

Homeland Security chief visits Cyber Crimes Center — latimes.com Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano got a firsthand look Tuesday at how her agency, which defends the nation’s physical borders, also guards a volatile virtual frontier: cyberspace. Napolitano visited the Cyber Crimes Center, which is operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a discreet office […]