Skyway West Recommended February 20th to 26th

Each Monday we’ll pass on links to articles we thought were well worth reading from the previous week, kind of a Digg-lite for those who live where we do (British Columbia, Canada), work like we do (high speed business internet), and drink the same kool aid we do (internet trends, internet privacy, cutting-edge technology, etc.). If you don’t want to wait ’til Monday, we usually tweet and link to these as we come across them…

New York Times: Physicists Create a Working Transistor From a Single Atom

Australian and American physicists have built a working transistor from a single phosphorus atom embedded in a silicon crystal. Read More… 

Venture Beat: U.S. government concerned about Anonymous causing blackouts

Hacker group Anonymous could have the power to take town the United States’ electrical grid this year, National Security Agency director General Keith Alexander believes. Read More… 

David Eaves: Vancouver police statements on Bill C-30 ‘misleading’

Yesterday a number of police organizations came out in support of bill C-30 – the online surveillance bill proposed by Minister Vic Toews. You can read the Vancouver Police Department’s full press release here – I’m referencing theirs not because it is particularly good or bad, but simply because it is my home town. Read More… 

CBC: Online surveillance bill setup costs estimated at $80M

It’s going to cost at least $80 million to implement the government’s lawful access bill to force internet and telecommunications service providers to collect customer information in case police need it for an investigation, CBC News has learned. Read More…

Computer Dealer News: Cisco: Customers drove us to block Microsoft purchase of Skype

 Cisco’s appeal of the European Commission’s approval of the US$8.5 billion Microsoft/Skype union is customer driven, Cisco CEO John Chambers said this week. Read More…

CTV: Bill C-30 Internet surveillance could be shared with U.S.

CSIS is among the agencies that can request information under the bill, the information could end up in the U.S. if Canada signs a cross-border security deal with the United States. Read more… 

IT World Canada: How to Become an Ethical Hacker and earn Great Money!

How does the job market look like for ethical hackers? Extremely good! The IT market overall continues to grow despite the current economic turmoil. In your first years as an ethical hacker, you’ll be in a position to earn anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on the company that hires you, and on your IT experience and education. With several years of professional experience, you could command $120,000 or more per year, especially if you do your own independent consulting. Read More…