Soundbytes: Cyber Defense and the Importance of Proper Neckwear

On Intel's purchase of McAfee not a game changer for security

While McAfee's 80 margins (like those of most software providers) are impressive, Intel's margin was in excess of 60% last quarter. I'd hardly call that "a business with very tight margins". From William Giles

On Study finds Republicans have higher digital IQ than Democrats

It was my understanding that Obama got elected because he understood the digital world better than the opposition. What happened? From Karol

On Obama sends 30 technology projects back to the drawing board

What, if anything, is the action plan to modernize and improve the VA/OPM Learning Management System? While not abillion dollar sinkhole, it is a multi-million dollar, multi-year critical IT system vital for ensuring the best care for our returning OEF/OIF Veterans? Timely and accessible continuing education for busy clinicians in PTSD and TBI is essential for the successin in this on-going VA transformation. From VA IT Employee

On General, This is Called a Tie

I can understand this. These men, and women, are career military. They've never had to interview for a job. they've never had to sell themselves in an interview. They didn't learn that skill. Their service reocrds acted as their resume. They could put in a request for assignment but, let's be serious, they either got a yes or a no. Read more from Kristen Leney

Actually there is a PFC transiton course, and it's widely attended most places a 3 day course, widely attended by anyone being discharged or retiring. But agreed not needed for General Officers, in most cases they've already sponged a degreee or three at taxpayers expense, and if once you've reached Flag Grade you don't know which fork to use, probably time to really retire. From John T

What CEO wouldnt want an executive working for him that tells the CEO to drop and give him 20. Just a thought! From LC

On Top Defense official says the U.S. must beef up cyber defenses

Cyber - what a word and with so many meanings. As countries become more and more dependent on their "cyber" infrastructure, defending them becomes even more essential. I wonder what the future in war will be like... From Erik Holthe Eriksen