Topic: Einstein 3a

AT&T wins a $3 billion government contract for "Einstein 3A," an enhanced cybersecurity service for .gov websites. The hosts express outrage that the multi-billion dollar project appears to consist of basic email filtering and "sinkholing" features that are already available in open-source software. They characterize the contract as a massive waste of taxpayer money for "installing Norton" on government servers.

Federal CIO Tony Scott unveiled the Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan (CSIP), a $50 billion initiative to protect government assets. The plan includes the government-wide rollout of "Einstein 3A" by the end of 2015 and requires agencies to report major breaches to Congress within seven days. The hosts express skepticism regarding the government's ability to recruit top-tier cybersecurity talent due to strict background checks.