May 23, 2003

Security spending forecast: $6B

FCW quotes an Input report that predicts a 43% increase in the US Government's security spending.

As Sky Masterson would say, that's a lotta lettuce.

Vendors hoping to get some of it should look at FIPS compliance, especially 140 and the emerging 199 since most gov't agencies do require adherence to these standards.

Posted by Diana at May 23, 2003 10:13 AM