It is called "air gap" and that is what they do. Information can still be stolen that way (by physically accessing the isolated network, or by infecting a memory stick for example if an employee uses it to access both networks).

DARPA's budget is hardly shrinking. I seriously doubt that could be a determining factor.

Well he's obviously working for the Chinese...

Cool but not too impressed. In the office where I work we have a moon rock on display all the time. Can see the little thing from my desk :) Oh, and it's from Apollo 11, which makes it even better. Ohhyeaaa.

Because that is exactly what is happening here. Great comparison, bravo.

@gelatinous_d: Sexual habits make the difference. There is "no risk on getting anybody pregnant" is the most widely used excuse for not using protection. And the easiest way to get an STD.

@asideses:

@ALT:

1) Jesus Diaz, I dont want to sound critical, but what don't you get of "6 billion dollars increase in NASA budget over 5 years"? It seriously doesn't take much to go to NASA.gov, and download a PDF.