Born In the NSA: These Former Spies Are Starting Companies of Their Own

First time accepted submitter ElyKahn (3637855) writes "The diaspora of startups with an NSA pedigree is rapidly growing. These startups, such as Sqrrl, Virtru, and Synack, are typically security-focused and often are commercializing technology projects from the NSA. However, coming from the NSA is a dual-edged sword... the technology is world-class and cutting-edge, but they must also fight the viewpoint of some that the startups are merely a front for the NSA."

Re:Nice try NSA!

[Chrisq]

It reminds me of when the BNFL changed the name of its nuclear generating and reprocessing plant from Windscale to Sellafield [theguardian.com] to lose the association with radiation leaks, fires, etc.