Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a technology junkie. I don't have a land line so my cell phone is basically my lifeline. It's my alarm clock, my connection to the outside world and I even use it to navigate when I get lost in the car (which is frequently). So, if you asked me to power it down for a day, I'd politely and calmly smile and tell you, heck no!
But that's just the challenge presented to agencies tomorrow for Power IT Down Day (get it? IT as in information technology). It's the day where you're supposed to shut down those computers, printers, and other technology that help your day run smoother all to reduce energy consumption.
All joking aside, this is a huge issue. Just last month, the Government Accountability Office issued a report saying the federal government is the nation’s largest energy consumer. But each little step helps; just last year, about 5,600 individuals pledged to power down their IT equipment, which led to more than 73,000 kilowatt hours saved and enough energy savings to power 77 American homes for a month.
I can't necessarily power down my computer today, only because I have to write the newscast, but don't try to reach me on my cell phone. It's off... at least for a few hours.
Also on the show today, Congress might be off campaigning for their jobs, but while the House and Senate have been away it's the DOD making headlines.
The Pentagon just confirmed what its calling the most serious cybersecurity breach ever. It happened back in 2008 in the Middle East and apparently the foreign spy had a flash drive. We'll sit down with Politico's Gordon Lubold to talk about this, the revamped policy for counterintelligence in cyberspace and the new suicide prevention plan for the military. He knows all things defense, so if there's anything else you're curious about, shoot me an email and let me know. You can find me at rschatz@tbd.com or send me a tweet at @CapitalInsider.
See you tonight at 8pm.
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