To speed up AI adoption and help citizens see the positive effects of AI sooner, there are a few tangible steps agencies can take.While government agencies are understandably daunted at the prospect of reconfiguring their underlying data strategy, there are technology platforms that enable organisations to get more utility and insights out of the data they already have — no … [Read more...] about AI for the public good: The future is bright
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UN’s International Day of Tolerance is a good reminder that workforce diversity should be 365-day goal
Since 1996, United Nations members have commemorated Nov. 16 as International Day of Tolerance. As a word, tolerance can mean different things to different people and cultures. The UN defines tolerance as: “respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.” I define it slightly differently. To … [Read more...] about UN’s International Day of Tolerance is a good reminder that workforce diversity should be 365-day goal
Some Worms Use Their Powers for Good
Gardeners know that worms are good. Cybersecurity professionals know that worms are bad. Very bad. In fact, worms are literally the most devasting force for evil known to the computing world. The MyDoom worm holds the dubious position of most costly computer malware ever – responsible for some $52 billion in damage. In second place… Sobig, another worm. It turns out, however, … [Read more...] about Some Worms Use Their Powers for Good
Balancing Privacy for Good – Cisco Blogs
“The processing of personal data should be designed to serve mankind. The right to the protection of personal data is not an absolute right; it must be considered in relation to its function in society and be balanced against other fundamental rights, in accordance with the principle of proportionality.” ~ EU General Data Protection Regulation, Recital 4. Believe it or not, … [Read more...] about Balancing Privacy for Good – Cisco Blogs
Security for the greater good
At first glance, the words ‘security’ and ‘philanthropy’ don’t automatically seem to fit together. But if you take a second to think about it, you’ll realize they are actually quite complementary. Philanthropy is about promoting the welfare of others. Especially in this day and age, with so much of our private information online, the entire concept of cybersecurity can benefit … [Read more...] about Security for the greater good
Pandemic Response Presents “Good Timing” for a Security Review
The global pandemic has security pros everywhere grappling with a “new normal.” As if more staff suddenly working remotely hasn’t been enough to deal with, many infosec conferences have gone virtual, eliminating the in-person networking and tech demos many security pros have come to rely on for informing their strategy. Yet being unable to physically attend conferences can be a … [Read more...] about Pandemic Response Presents “Good Timing” for a Security Review