Been Quote by Sherman Austin
“They had been monitoring the site for a very long time, and at times, I received over 100 hits from the Department of Defense on the website, so I wasn't the slightest bit surprised.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Congressional Hearing, 2015
He expected frequent DOD traffic due to prior monitoring, so the high hit count wasn't surprising.
In simple terms: He wasn't surprised by many Department of Defense hits.
Key Takeaway
Expect normal patterns when monitoring known sources.
Themes
security
monitoring
expectations
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
observational
practical
When to use this quote
- cybersecurity analysis
- website performance monitoring
- incident response
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
network traffic
government surveillance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate normal from suspicious traffic?
- What safeguards are in place for unexpected spikes?
A Different Perspective
High traffic may still indicate underlying issues despite expectation.
