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Re: Ready to get your federal computer license?


From: Jack Bates <jbates () brightok net>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:13:00 -0500

Peter Beckman wrote:
 "The proposal also includes a federal certification program for "cyber
 security professionals," and a requirement that certain computer systems
 and networks in the private sector be managed by people who receive that
 license, CNET said."

Presumably, this is to increase security of private sector networks that interconnect with government networks and high risk networks such as banks and utilities. Presumably it wouldn't mandate the social networking, ESP/ISP sectors.

Jack


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