That it is hard isn't an excuse. That the customers don't pay for security is. And by pay I mean not only the paycheck but also funding and giving prestige an

That it is hard isn't an excuse. That the customers don't pay for security is. And by pay I mean not only the paycheck but also funding and giving prestige and power to doing so. Government IT security is often seen as a necessary evil and most troubles stem from that view. If you buy a cheap knockoff don't complain when it turns out to not be as good.