Maybe he is under the illusion of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-world_hypothesis" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-world_hypothesis</a> in thinking that lack of punishment implies lack of wrongdoing.
no, he's deliberately trying to downplay the issue, in addition to appearing underinformed. another blow for RSA's credibility, if they even have any left at this point
When Crypto AG was outed as collaborating with the NSA they were able to remain in business and eventually sell the company to Siemens. Many governments continued to use their products.<p>I doubt Mr. Coviello's comfortable retirement is in question. Something will be worked out. This kind of brazenness is the least he can do in return.