Ellen Nakashima:

Cyber-espionage, which was once viewed as a concern mainly by U.S. intelligence and the military, is increasingly seen as a direct threat to the nation's economic interests.

Christopher Soghoian:

On the one hand the government is freaking out about cyber-security, and on the other the U.S. is participating in a global market in vulnerabilities and pushing up the prices.

David Chavern, Chief Operating Officer at the US Chamber of Commerce:

It's nearly impossible to keep people out. The best thing you can do is have something that tells you when they get in.

It's the new normal.

George Chidi:

I'm consistently surprised by what can be learned from a friendly conversation with the right person. The only thing more surprising has been what I've learned without talking to a soul.