"Kenneth E. Lussier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> reports:
>>> It seems that CERT is going to start charging for "timely" security alerts
Interesting, since much of the info that they get and a lot of
the analysis work that is performed on their behalf comes from
several large, well-known, publically-traded computer vendors
who have been around for a few years. When it comes to security,
it's in everyone's interest to share the information, and the
quiet cooperation between competing vendors has been crucial to
CERT's success. Not to mention the donations of equipment and cash.
I don't know offhand how much funding the government kicks in,
but I'm sure it's somewhat significant, and the ROI is obvious.
It would be a shame to see this valuable resource to the computing
industry destroyed by some beancounters who need to take a laxative.
This is strictly my own opinion, and any coincidence with my
employer's opinion is just that - coincidence.
Bayard
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