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A brief history of cryptography: Sending secret messages throughout time

IBM Big Data Hub

Most cryptosystems begin with an unencrypted message known as plaintext, which is then encrypted into an indecipherable code known as ciphertext using one or more encryption keys. 650 BC: Ancient Spartans used an early transposition cipher to scramble the order of the letters in their military communications.

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Snowden Ten Years Later

Schneier on Security

I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors. Management is management, even inside the NSA Reading the documents, I felt as though I were sitting through some of those endless meetings. The meeting presenters try to spice things up. Probably not.

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Federal Agency Data is Under Siege

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Originally Featured in Global Military Communications Magazine’s June/July Issue. Its unique capabilities include the design and deployment of equipment, systems and services to meet complex security requirements. Many people still think data security (especially encryption) is complex and has a performance problem.

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GUEST ESSAY: Taking proactive steps to heal the planet — by reducing the impact of video streaming

The Last Watchdog

This means fewer trucks have to travel fewer miles to meet logistical needs. About the essayist: Philippe Wetzel is Founder and CEO of VITEC , a supplier of IP video technology that converts and compresses raw video feeds into data formats that can be encrypted and streamed across the data networks that support military defence efforts.

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The advantages and disadvantages of hybrid cloud

IBM Big Data Hub

Private clouds —computing environments where all hardware and software resources are dedicated to and accessible only by a single organization—emerged primarily as a way for businesses to maintain strict control over IT infrastructure so they could protect sensitive data and meet privacy or regulatory compliance requirements.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Encrypting critical data assets. Boards should have adequate access to cybersecurity expertise, and discussions about cyber-risk management should be given regular and adequate time on board meeting agendas. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Using appropriate access controls.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024

IT Governance

Glosbe dictionary exposes almost 7 million records The multilingual online dictionary Glosbe left a MongoDB instance unsecured last year, exposing nearly 7 million users’ information, including personal data, encrypted passwords and social media identifiers. Glosbe did not reply, but the open instance was soon closed.