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Cybersec Canon Ep 5. The Cuckoo’s Egg - Chapter 13-16. The CIA Gets Involved
Cliff works with the CIA. The hacker finds new ways to access more computers and sensitive data.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Cybersec Canon Ep 4. The Cuckoo’s Egg - Chapter 9-12. Variety in Software Solutions
In the book Cliff Stoll makes the case for a diverse software ecosystem. But now, it seems like there is more consolidation and standardization than…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Cybersec Canon Ep 3. The Cuckoo’s Egg - Chapter 5-8. Wiretapping at the Dawn of Cybersecurity
Exploring the privacy regulations in the US till the ECPA when wiretapping included digital communications.
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Rob, a bibliophile

October 2024

Cybersec Canon Ep 2. The Cuckoo’s Egg - Chapter 3 & 4. The Hidden Cost of Custom Software Ecosystems
Building proprietary software stacks instead of relying on open-source or commercially available solutions has many benefits but also hidden costs.
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Rob, a bibliophile
Cybersec Canon Ep 1. The Cuckoo’s Egg - Chapter 1 & 2. When Debugging Uncovers More Than Bugs
Debugging a production issue is quite rewarding and engaging.
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Rob, a bibliophile

September 2023

Understanding Privacy-Enabling Technologies (PETs): More Than Just Digital Safeguards
PETs are a set of technologies that can be used to protect the privacy of individuals and also achieve compliance with data protection legislation and…
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Rob, a bibliophile
The EU-US Data Privacy Framework: A New Era for Transatlantic Data Transfers
The EU-US DPF replaces the previous Privacy Shield framework, which was invalidated in 2020. It provides businesses with a way to transfer personal data…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Understanding the FTC's Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
MOTSR is a rule enforced by the FTC that protects consumers who purchase merchandise by mail, phone, or Internet. It also applies to sellers who sell…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Advancing Data Privacy: G20 Leaders' Commitment at the New Delhi Summit
The G20 leaders recently recommitted to collaboration on privacy matters. They acknowledged the importance of data flows for economic growth and…
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Rob, a bibliophile
Crafting a Comprehensive Privacy Policy: What to Include
A privacy policy is a document that explains how an organization collects, uses, and shares personal information about its customers, employees, or…
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Rob, a bibliophile
The Safe Harbor Agreement and Schrems I: A Turning Point in Data Privacy
Introduction
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Privacy by Design: Building Privacy into the Fabric of Technology
Privacy by Design (PbD) is a framework for building privacy into technology from the outset. It helps organizations to protect the privacy of their…
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Rob, a bibliophile
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