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Huffington Post Investigative Fund Exclusive: State Department Cyber Security

In journalism on September 25, 2010 at 8:02 am

The Obama administration has trumpeted a new automated approach to fighting computer hackers–a plan piloted by the State Department–as the model way to overhaul the federal government’s archaic cyber security system.

But is it?

According to  a report issued by the State Department’s inspector general, the program fails to address some important risks. The report, posted online in April, warned that the department’s lack of security awareness could cause breaches that compromise sensitive data.

 

http://huffpostfund.org/blog/2010/08/22/cyber-security-state-department-model-or-cautionary-tale

Comcast v Federal Communication Commission Court Ruling and What it Means for Consumers

In academic, internet on May 3, 2010 at 1:31 pm

A ruling that could affect internet pirates, but some in the music business see piracy as the new reality.  The DC Appeals Court ruled in favor of Comcast.

The ISP or Internet Service Provider can now block file sharing software without government intervention from the Federal Communication Commission.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/fcc-outlines-new-third-way-internet-regulatory-plan-will-spli/

American University’s Discussion On Free Speech

In journalism on April 7, 2010 at 8:31 am

Student outrage over a column questioning the validity of date rape, the University is steeped in controversy.

The Eagle, American University’s student run paper, held a forum to discuss their editorial policy.

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