Smells Like Incompetence

via journalist Malena Carollo reporting for the eponymous Christian Science Monitor, comes an astonishing news item of what is perhaps the single most egregious failure in federal information security this century (so far...).

"Moving forward, Archuleta assured the committee that OPM would continue to improve their cybersecurity efforts and work on the recommendations given by the Inspector General "to the best of our ability." "That’s what frightens me, Mrs. Archuleta," said Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R) of South Carolina, "that this is the best of your ability." - via Malena Carollo reporting at the Christian Science Monitor

Feet of Clay

Municipalities just as private corporations, engage in seemingly mad, long dashes for revenue; to what end? In this case, speeding and red light traffic infraction generated income is the goal, whilst minimizing law enforcement hands on in the process. Unfortunately, the corporate entity that facilitates that revenue stream with traffic recording devices and cameras apparently possess clear-cut, if you will, evidence of proverbial feet of clay...

Streeter, Bad Old Days...

via the superb editorial cartoonery of Mark Streeter, at Cagle Post

Engleharts' Eric

via Bob Englehart over at Cagle Post.