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Should There Be Limits on Persuasive Technologies?

Schneier on Security

But as with many things, technology is fundamentally changing the nature of persuasion. Democratic societies, in particular, are in dire need of a frank conversation about the role persuasion plays in them and how technologies are enabling powerful interests to target audiences. All of this is not intended to be alarmist.

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SOC Technology Failures?—?Do They Matter?

Anton on Security

SOC Technology Failures?—?Do img src: [link] Most failed Security Operations Centers (SOCs) that I’ve seen have not failed due to a technology failure. Let’s stick to mostly technology focused failures. Perhaps the tool vendor made some incorrect assumptions about how their technology is really used in the real world?

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On Chinese-Owned Technology Platforms

Schneier on Security

I am a co-author on a report published by the Hoover Institution: “ Chinese Technology Platforms Operating in the United States.”

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Security Benefits of SD-WAN Technology

Security Boulevard

Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) is a type of networking technology that allows companies to connect their networks over a wide area using software-defined networking (SDN) principles. The post Security Benefits of SD-WAN Technology appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack

Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP

As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists. million attacks, the threat marked a 148% increase compared to 2020 and was the most expensive year on record! It’s mindboggling, but right now for 49% of respondents, cybersecurity is their primary business concern.

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5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a New Cybersecurity Technology

Dark Reading

Any new cybersecurity technology should be not just a neutral addition to a security stack but a benefit to the other technologies or people managing them.

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Intel is Maintaining Legacy Technology for Security Research

Schneier on Security

Interesting : Intel’s issue reflects a wider concern: Legacy technology can introduce cybersecurity weaknesses. Tech makers constantly improve their products to take advantage of speed and power increases, but customers don’t always upgrade at the same pace.