Re: threats abound for 2010 what shall we do, oh my!

[Paul Ferguson <fergdawgster () gmail com>]

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On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Tomas L. Byrnes <tomb () byrneit net> wrote:

> The PI license requirement in MI is universal, applying to any forensic
> examination. AFAIK NC has the same legislation pending.
>
> So, it does apply to private industry, as it will to any federal prime
> or sub contractor (which, AFAIK, includes Trend).

I've been personally asked by Federal Law Enforcement on several occasions
to assist on cyber crime issues  -- I submit to you that will not change,
regardless what of whatever farcical certification issues crop up.

> Given that government contracting is the only growth industry out there
> right now, the "do business with the feds" requirement pretty much makes
> it a must have for anyone who really wants to work in the field.
>
> Once again, not in favor, just predicting. I, for one, am finally going
> to go waste billable hours getting certs (something I can ill afford to
> do).

I won't waste my time, since I probably help define any silly
"certification" process just by being a pioneer in the field, so to speak.
:-)

- - ferg

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