Open Secrets comments on Cybersecurity today and the swirl of defense, telecom and IT firms ranting no less than a 100 times, angling in on some action...in the midst of sequestration i.e. budget cuts. SAIC reported PAC donations with the FEC this past weekend too!
"CYBER SPENDING: The Pentagon plans to expand its cybersecurity efforts even as sequestration threats loom and the Department of Defense eyes cuts in other parts of its budget."
"he move is led by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who warns of the possibility of a "cyber-Pearl Harbor" and increasing threats of attacks to U.S. networks and computers -- which could target American power grids, transportation systems, financial networks and government agencies."
This would stink if another 911 tech system or CITYTIME.
"Nearly everyone who is anyone in the world of influence had something to say about cybersecurity in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to lobbying reports filed with Congress last week."
Sure would stink if this turned into a 911 tech system or CityTime.
"AOL and Verizon have mentioned cybersecurity more than 100 times each in disclosure reports since 2006, according to Center for Responsive Politics research. Various other tech groups follow close behind, including Oracle and Gemalto,"
