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Illegal Content and the Blockchain

Schneier on Security

Now the content-delivery network Akamai has reported on a new method: a botnet that uses the Bitcoin blockchain ledger. Since the blockchain is globally accessible and hard to take down, the botnet’s operators appear to be safe. What if someone puts illegal material in the blockchain? That’s how the system works.

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How blockchain is like an HOA—it’s all about the governance

CGI

How blockchain is like an HOA—it’s all about the governance. In my last blog post , I introduced ACT-IAC’s Blockchain Playbook for the U.S. federal government , drafted by a collaborative team of industry and government leaders. From an IT perspective, traditional governance models typically encapsulate: 1.

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Security Vulnerability of Switzerland’s E-Voting System

Schneier on Security

This doesn’t stop organizations and governments from using it. And of course, that’s part of the problem! Of course, Kuster did not employ a botnet virus to distribute his malware to real voters! And, no, blockchain does not help—it makes security worse. Online voting is insecure, period.

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Off the Record: RIM Month Special Edition– Blockchain, Record Tampering, Internet Archive: Oh My!

The Texas Record

“ What blockchain means for records management ” — GCN. ” “Blockchain” is the latest technology buzzword mostly discussed alongside cryptocurrencies, methods of exchanging money using cryptography for security. Friday says, “Prick your ears and read about this important information!”

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Cyber Security’s Impact on Climate Change: What Can Organisations Do?

IT Governance

IT Governance found more than 1,200 publicly disclosed security incidents in 2021 , which correlates to society’s increasingly reliance on computers and the expanding influence that criminal hackers have. Then there’s blockchain mining. appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. This is no small matter. Get started.

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Our Data Governance Is Broken. Let’s Reinvent It.

John Battelle's Searchblog

My current work is split between two projects: One has to do with data governance, the other political media. And second… Governance. Government – well for sure, I’d wager that’s increased given who’s been running the country these past two years. But Governance? Data Governance. We’ll start with Governance.

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Four Skills Every Modern Records Manager Must Have Right Now

AIIM

This is a critical component of information governance that organizations simply have to get right. Additional Suggestions: process automation, metadata management, information governance, social media governance, information management-related standards. Privacy by Design is a really good place to start. Domain Skills.