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MY TAKE: Agile cryptography is coming, now that ‘attribute-based encryption’ is ready for prime time

The Last Watchdog

Encryption agility is going to be essential as we move forward with digital transformation. And since 2005 or so, one area of focus has been on sharpening the math formulas that make attribute-based encryption possible. Refer: The vital role of basic research.

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MY TAKE: How digital technology and the rising gig economy are exacerbating third-party risks

The Last Watchdog

What does this mean for company decision makers, going forward, especially as digital transformation and expansion of the gig economy deepens their reliance on subcontractors? And Jordan has had a hands-on role working third-party risk issues for more than a decade. We do white papers and thought leadership at conferences.

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NEW TECH: This free tool can help gauge, manage third-party cyber risk; it’s called ‘VRMMM’

The Last Watchdog

What’s happening is that supply chains are becoming more intricate and far-flung the deeper we move into digital transformation and the Internet of Things. And opportunistic threat actors are proving adept as ever at sniffing out the weak-link third parties in any digital ecosystem.

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