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The Evolution of Encrypted IM Messenging Platforms – The Rise and Future of the OMEMO Protocol – An Analysis

Security Boulevard

Compared to OTR (Off-the-Record) which basically allows single-user type of secure and encrypted communication the OMEMO protocol actually allows multi-user type of data and information exchange further strengthening the protocol's position on the market for secure mobile IM (instant messaging) applications. Stay tuned!

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How to Keep Your Information Safe for Data Privacy Day 2020

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Namely, they should implement encryption, key management and identity and access management (IAM) to help preserve the privacy of their stored data. Encryption. An organization’s digital security strategy would not be complete without encryption. Key Management. A Streamlined Data Security Strategy.

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GUEST ESSAY: As cyber risks rise in 2020, as they surely will, don’t overlook physical security

The Last Watchdog

All the encryption , firewalls , cryptography, SCADA systems , and other IT security measures would be useless if that were to occur. Muthukrishnan Access control, surveillance , and testing are the three major components that comprise the physical security of a system. Access control is the restricting of access to a system.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 370 by Pierluigi Paganini

Security Affairs

sections “The Underdogs – Best Personal (non-commercial) Security Blog” and “The Tech Whizz – Best Technical Blog”). Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. To nominate, please visit:?. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Evaluating the GCHQ Exceptional Access Proposal

Schneier on Security

Australia, and elsewhere -- argue that the pervasive use of civilian encryption is hampering their ability to solve crimes and that they need the tech companies to make their systems susceptible to government eavesdropping. Levy and Robinson write: In a world of encrypted services, a potential solution could be to go back a few decades.

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Security Roundup December 2023

BH Consulting

They include credentials that stay in use for a long time, inconsistent use of multi-factor authentication, and cloud workloads with non-administrator permissions. Sounds like excessive surveillance? Meta is rolling out end-to-end encryption across its Facebook and Messenger platforms, used by more than a billion people.

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IoT and Cybersecurity: What’s the Future?

Security Affairs

In March 2021, hackers gained access to a security company’s surveillance cameras and live-streamed those video feeds from hospitals, jails, schools, police stations, gyms, and even Tesla. A VPN router automatically connects to VPN servers, and any traffic will be automatically encrypted. And here’s another shocking fact.

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