Perfect Citizen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_Citizen
Perfect Citizen is a program run by the United States National Security Agency to develop a system of sensors to detect cyber attacks on critical infrastructure computer networks in both the private and public sector through a network monitoring system named Einstein.[1][2] It is funded by the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative and thus far Raytheon has received a contract for up to $100 million for the initial stage.[1] The program is designed to monitor for, as well as neutralize and counter, cyberattacks against government agencies and private companies in critical parts of the U.S. private sector including defense, power plants, transportation, and major internet firms.[3][1] The program is the successor to a previous surveillance project called "April Strawberry".[3] The project is still in an early stage, but NSA officials have reportedly requested that utility executives cooperate with the surveillance.[3] Although participation is still voluntary, the government has offered incentives such as additional contracts to those who comply.[3][1] Controversy The program, which is described by critics as "Big Brother", has raised privacy concerns as well as concerns over government intervention in the private sector.[3][4] Read More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_Citizen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "WebTV Dawgs/Dittos" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/webtv-pals?hl=en.
