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A Primer On The Government’s ‘Private Internet’ – NPR

Here is a quick (2 minute) story from National Public Radio (NPR) dated 10/29/10 explaining the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network — or SIPRNET — from which it is believe the Wikileaks cables were stolen.  Security expert Bruce Schneier explains that it is the same technology as the Internet but is a separate network.  Also mentioned is the move toward information sharing after the 9/11/01 attacks and a suggestion that the sharing trend may have gone too far.

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You can listen to the story by clisking the bar, above.  Or, you can go to NPR's site to listen and to view a transcript.

 

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