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$1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithm: $1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithmSchneier thought the sameIf you read Bruce Schneier's history on his website, he claim to have discovered the same revelation. He says he used to believe that if he found the perfect encryption, the world would be secure. He later...; Tags: encryption algorithm; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
Got room in your heart for a hacker?: I was looking over famed security researcher and cryptography expert Bruce Schneier's blog today and found an article on hacking medical devices. I have to admit that I was surprised, but I shouldn't have been. These days, if you can build it, we can break it seems to be the...; Tags: Device, Researcher, Article, Hacker, Schneier, Hacking, Security, Digital Security, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-03-13
Why I run an open Wi-Fi network: Security expert Bruce Schneier wrote a column yesterday titled Steal This Wi-Fi explaining why he runs an open wireless network at home: To me, it's basic politeness. Providing internet access to guests is kind of like providing heat and electricity, or a hot cup of tea. But to some...; Tags: Bandwidth, Network, Wi-Fi Network, Cable, Wireless Network, Schneier, Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-01-11
Did NSA install back door in encryption standard?: Does a new government encryption standard contain a back door for the NSA? That's what security researchers want to know after taking a close look at one of four random number generators approved by the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, Bruce Schneier writes in Wired. ...; Tags: Algorithm, Generator, Encryption, NSA, Schneier, Engineering, Internet, Security, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2007-11-15
Schneier questions need for security industry: Schneier questions need for security industryIt's hard to secure your own products......when companies threaten to sue you for it. Example: Symantec's fury over Microsoft implementing PatchGuard kernel patch protection in its x64 operating systems.is that right?organizing conferences at hyde park is a hilarious idea. it keeps them from being...; Tags: Security Software, security, Schneier, vulnerability; Discussion threads 2007-04-26

Surveillance is Tyranny: In what I believe is Bruce Schneier’s finest moment he has put voice to the underlying threat to liberty that US citizens face thanks to the NSA+Phone Company collusion. Schneier does not even mention the hot topics of ATT funneling traffic...; Tags: JavaOne, ATT; Blog posts 2006-05-18
The security trade-off: The security trade-offAnother "expert" without a clue???Is it just me or does anyone else understand that the best "security" is having friends instead of enemies at every turn? Don't get me wrong, I know there are times when people simply can't see everything eye to eye, but if you...; Tags: Schneier, security, 9/11 commission, government; Discussion threads 2004-05-04

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Why is fear-mongering such a popular security sales tactic?: In this month's CIO magazine, Bruce Schneier publishes one of his best columns ever. "How to Sell Security" starts with a common-sense argument about the psychological dynamics of why and how we as humans respond to sales pitches. It ends with this astute observation about why some computer security companies...; Tags: Sales, Security, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-26
Do we need another CERT?: Yes. Google's backing of oCERT is a major milestone in the history of open source. It's not that I have anything against the Computer Emergency Response TeamCERT at Carnegie-Mellon. They do important work, not only in identifying risks but in educating people on them. ...; Tags: Vulnerability, CERT, Windows Machine, Dana, Security, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-06
Security: Lintel vs Wintel: Security: Lintel vs WintelI guess we'll see how well the method matches realityOn first glance, this does appear to be well thought out, but there may be too many judgment calls to make it useful.RE: Security: Lintel vs WintelI've done a security project on a Unix system and worked extensively...; Tags: Mainframes, Operating systems, Servers, security, Lintel, Wintel, Microsoft Windows, mainframe, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-03-24
Jump Point: Data-control, day-parting and success in any age: Tom Hayes has written a new book, Jump Point, that will get you thinking. Jump Point combines the freeconomics ideas recently covered by Wired's Chris Anderson with a globe-spanning perspective on competitiveness, but, most importantly, suggests that the impact of technology is a trailing phenomenon. In other words, when it...; Tags: Hayes Corp., Jump Point, Internet, Supply Chain, Leadership, Strategy, Business Operations, Management, Mitch Ratcliffe; Blog posts 2008-03-17
EZ Wipe (zip): EZ Wipe gives you the opportunity to permanently remove files from your system in the easiest possible way, being integrated in Windows Explorer when you right-click any files and folders. Using the most powerful standard wiping methods like Russian GOST, DOD 5220.22M, German VSITR, Pfitzner, Schneier and Gutmann, EZ Wipe...; Tags: File, XCRYSoft, Microsoft Windows, Storage Management, Databases, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-02-18
Debating the most influential security folks list: Debating the most influential security folks listNo way...You really think any large company doesn't have cisco solutions as part of their security strategy? How could someone at cisco not be influential?Never been to SANS?Never been to NetOp?Never been to Usenix?Geez - someone outta get their out of the internet...; Tags: influential security folk, security folk, security; Discussion threads 2008-02-13
DRM - in a nutshell: For years now I've been trying to define DRM and how commercial companies use it to lock consumers into a buying cycle. Finally I've found a definition that's just perfect. The definition comes from security guru Bruce Schneier: In my last column, I talked about the...; Tags: Digital-rights Management, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-02-08
Delete Files Permanently (exe): Delete Files Permanently is file shredder software that permanent delete files from your PC using US Army AR380-19, US DoD 5220.22-M, German VSITR, B Schneier wipe files schemes. Delete Files Permanently is permanent erase files utility that permanently delete unwanted files forever. You can create erase files schemes. Deleting files...; Tags: File, Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Management, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-01-25
U.S. ranks near the bottom in 2007 International Privacy Ranking: The Electronic Privacy Information Center and Privacy International just published its 1,000-page "Privacy and Human Rights Report," which assesses the state of surveillance and privacy protection in 70 countries. Following are the key findings from the report. Needless to say, privacy is eroding in most parts of...; Tags: Russia, Privacy, Privacy Protection, Security, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2008-01-10
News to know: Salesforce.com; Second Life currency theft; SAP; Document standards: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Salesforce.com rolls out customer data sharing; eyes 1 million subscribers. Dan Farber: SAP blesses the iPhone. Michael Krigsman: SAP Influencer Summit: SOA grows up David Berlind: Did the W3C acknowledge CDF's potential as an office format vs ODF in newly...; Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Second Life, Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, SAP AG, Mozilla Corp., Standards, OpenDocument Format (ODF), E-health, Microsoft Windows, Security, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare, Operating Systems, Software; Blog posts 2007-12-05
Bruce Schneier on the 10 year security outlook (it's worrisome): Bruce Schneier on the 10 year security outlook (it's worrisome)My view"IT systems will become so interconnected that the risk of failures will escalate."IT systems will hopefully use the increased connectivity to increase redundancy to counter this. One node failing should not bring down the entire network."And endpoints will never be...; Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), security technology, software-as-a-service, Bruce Schneier, security outlook, security; Discussion threads 2007-12-04
Bruce Schneier on the 10 year security outlook (it's worrisome): Technology will evolve as computers become 100 times more powerful in 10 years. IT systems will become so interconnected that the risk of failures will escalate. And endpoints will never be secure. Meanwhile, the same old crimes--fraud, theft, impersonation and counterfeiting--will remain old standbys as new technology leads to...; Tags: Information Technology, Bruce Schneier, Ranum, Internet, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Strategy, Security, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-12-04
News to know: So long Vista kill switch; XP SP3; Adobe; AMD; Microsoft vulnerability: Notable headlines: Ed Bott: With SP1, Microsoft plans to ditch the Vista "kill switch". Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft to modify Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy scheme. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: See, complain loud enough and Microsoft will listen. Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate goes to MSDN,...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows XP, Eastman Kodak Co., Yahoo! Inc., Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Internet, Microsoft Windows, Sales Strategy, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Sales; Blog posts 2007-12-04