Einstein 3 to launch soon

[Terri]

By LOLITA C. BALDOR
Associated Press
July 3, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is moving cautiously on a new pilot program that would both detect and stop cyber attacks against government computers, while trying to ensure citizen privacy protections.

The pilot program, known as Einstein 3, was supposed to launch in February. But the Department of Homeland Security is still pulling the plan together, according to senior administration officials.

Einstein 3 has triggered debate and privacy concerns because the program will use National Security Agency technology, which is already being employed on military networks.

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[Tiberius]

Oh yeah please, the government a joke when it comes to IT security.

[qrayjack]

Whoa! Aren't these the same people who threw a fit over the Bush 'domestic surveillance' wiretap program? Is Obama going to get FISA court approval for this? Is 'Einstein 3' code for 'Big Brother'?