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U.S. Investigating Sale of Snort as Security Risk

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the homeland-security dept.

msmoriarty writes "The Associated Press is reporting today that the same U.S. committee that approved the Dubai ports deal is 'strongly objecting' to Israeli-based Check Point's acquisition of Snort's parent company, Sourcefire, because it doesn't want a foreign company to own Snort's underlying technology. According to the article, the broader 45-day review process rejected for the ports deal is already underway regarding this transaction, and 'secret' meetings between the FBI, DoD and Check Point have been held."

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  1. National Security g33k by unix_geek_512 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    As much as I love Israel, I would be against this transaction on national security grounds.

    I am also against the port deal also on national security grounds - although the deal has been blown out of proportion.

    I support rewarding our allies like Israel and the UAE based on their contributions.

    It is quite reasonable to prevent FOREIGN GOVERNMENTs and FOREIGN COMPANIES from owning key assets in the US however.

    While foreign investment can be a good thing I particularly object to ANY FOREIGN GOVERNMENT ( don't care if it's the UAE, or a more traditional ally) managing our ports.

    Semper Fi Carry^H^H^H^H^H Linux on! :D