Several years ago, there was a flap in the fediverse when someone mentioned being part of infragard (a public/private partnership with the FBI) for securitng infrastructure.

My comments about CISA members joining infosec.exchange have rekindled those flames, with instances now apparently blocking infosec.exchange because their members have a legitimate reason to fear the US government. We also have accounts owned by the CERTs of several countries, and even the EU. It's disappointing, however I understand the reasoning. I am posting this so that infosec.exchange accounts, along with others in the community, have a chance to move accounts, or institute their own blocks, as necessary.

It's becoming clear to me that some parts of the fediverse may be incompatible with each other. Not for technical reasons, but for philosophical ones. That makes me a bit sad, particularly in the case of CISA, who are doing their level best to improve the security and resiliency of technology that underpins modern civilization.

If this is the lsat message your instance sees from me, be well. If you chose to move to a new instance that blocks this one, I appreciate you have been here and hope the experience was good.

Go forth and do good things.  ​