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.
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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