Bruce Schneier, who coined the term "Security Theater" and is the author of "Applied Cryptography", publishes a newletter called CRYPTO-GRAM, which I recommend to those who are interested in both cryptography and security issues.
The January 15, 2010, issue includes these links:
'A very good four-part series: "Risk and Security in the Telecommunications Industry." '
For info about CRYPTO-GRAM, visit .
Bill Horne
P.S. The same issue includes Schneier's invitation to join the "TSA Logo" contest:
Over at "Ask the Pilot," Patrick Smith has a great idea: "Calling all artists: One thing TSA needs, I think, is a better logo and a snappy motto. Perhaps there's a graphic designer out there who can help with a new rendition of the agency's circular eagle-and-flag motif. I'm imagining a revised eagle, its talons clutching a box cutter and a toothpaste tube. It says 'Transportation Security Administration' around the top. Below are the three simple words of the TSA mission statement: 'Tedium, Weakness, Farce.'" Schneier responded "Let's do it", and the contest ends on February 6th.