Cybersecurity chief had qualms over health website

[dipsydoodle]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top cybersecurity officer for the Health and Human Services Department said he was concerned about potential vulnerabilities ahead of the launch of the Obama administration's health care website.

But Kevin Charest told congressional investigators he was unable to get answers to his questions from others inside the department. He concluded that the testing of the site was substandard.

"I would say that it didn't follow best practices," Charest testified a Jan. 8 deposition. Excerpts of his testimony were provided to The Associated Press by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Charest and Teresa Fryer - another government cybersecurity professional who also had qualms - were to testify before the panel Thursday.

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[Prophet 451]

1. So much for the wonders of private enterprise

The site was put out to a bidder, the bidder fucked up.

[dipsydoodle]

2. Cheapest isn't always best

as we used to say when I sold photocopiers.