Because you're able to see a spectral fingerprint of a chemical, you could use this technology to uniquely identify chemicals that would be associated with chemical warfare agents.

With this technology, you could actually map the area as...you're walking or driving with it.

In principle, every substance has a unique spectral signal.

It's a way for Microsoft to leverage the investment they've already made in this technology. I don't know if this move is to appease banks. It's more to allow Microsoft to generate revenue.

The fact of the matter is, plopping in an appliance or two and declaring the security problem solved is one sure way to make sure it isn't

As we've come to realize, the idea that security starts and ends with the purchase of a prepackaged firewall is simply misguided