I found this gem today. Great to hear we have some guy from Microsoft running the Cybersecurity show in the USĀ  (that was sarcasm):

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appointed former Microsoft executive Philip Reitinger as director of the National Cybersecurity Center.

In an announcement earlier this week, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano filled three positions that support cybersecurity operations at DHS. Also appointed were Greg Schaffer as assistant secretary for cybersecurity and communications and Bruce McConnell as counselor tothe National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Deputy Under Secretary.

Reitinger fills the NCSC post left vacant with the departure of Rod Beckstrom. Beckstrom resigned in March citing his frustration with cybersecurity planning between federal agencies and the lack of funding for cybersecurity issues. Reitinger will also continue to serve as Deputy Under Secretary for the NPPD, a post he was appointed to in March.

KBT Computers, Jun 2009

Read the rest over at KBT Computers’ Blog

Interesting article about how the US is planning on handling the aging security infrastructure in the US. The issue has become more pressing lately because of high-profile breaches that have garnered peoples’ attention towards how safe not only the government is; but their personal data on government computers as well. More here:

BBC NEWS | Technology | US ramps up cybersecurity focus.