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Cybersecurity for the Public Interest

Schneier on Security

It's an impassioned debate, acrimonious at times, but there are real technologies that can be brought to bear on the problem: key-escrow technologies, code obfuscation technologies, and backdoors with different properties. Public-interest technology isn't new. We need public-interest technologists.

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Cybersecurity for the Public Interest

Schneier on Security

It's an impassioned debate, acrimonious at times, but there are real technologies that can be brought to bear on the problem: key-escrow technologies, code obfuscation technologies, and backdoors with different properties. Public-interest technology isn't new. We need public-interest technologists.

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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

Originally, the technology gained its reputation from its use in entertainment and media. With a few photos or voice clips and a subscription to AI tools, hackers will be able to, for example, jump on a video call with a company's CFO to authorize a large payment to a fraudulent account with ease. This cannot be stressed highly enough.

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

Lack of established procedures for estimates During the underwriting procedure , the issuer of insurance will take into account the risks associated with your business. You need to have a comprehensive, sober overview of your security standing here, otherwise, you're at a disadvantage.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

Determine whether there are enough financial and technology resources to adopt and sustain effective DLP initiatives. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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10 Personal Finance Lessons for Technology Professionals

Troy Hunt

So here it is - 10 Personal Financial Lessons for Technology Professionals. For example, the ICT industry (Information, Communication, Technology) was the 5th highest paying with an average salary of $104,874 (dollars are Aussie, take off about 30% for USD). Intro: This Industry Rocks! Banking is below that. Medical even lower.

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Topic-specific policy 4/11: information transfer

Notice Bored

Transmission of information through broadcasting, training and awareness activities, reporting, policies, documentation, seminars, publications, blogs etc., Formal provision of valuable information, for instance when a client discusses a case with a lawyer, accountant, auditor or some other professional.