It's a great letter, and you can read the whole thing here."We are writing you today as professionals, academics, and policy experts who have researched, analyzed, and defended against security threats to the Internet and its infrastructure. We have devoted our careers to building security technologies, and to protecting networks, computers, and critical infrastructure against attacks of many stripes. We take security very seriously, but we fervently believe that strong computer and network security does not require Internet users to sacrifice their privacy and civil liberties."—From a letter to members of the US Congress, from "a group of prominent academics, experienced engineers, and professionals [who oppose] CISPA and other overly broad cybersecurity bills."
Though not specifically a local issue, the internet is vital to be informed citizens in this age of corporate infotainment that passes for news. CISPA is going to the floor of congress this week. It is only one of many cybersecurity bills - written through well financed lobbying interests. Please keep this on your radar as a public service dedicated to connectivity and security in a time of divisiveness and fear.
