We report a bit on one aspect of ChannelCon. Both Black Hat and DefCon were in Vegas during ChannelCon. So the question is: Are we any LESS secure with these folks in town? Of course this leads into a discussion of what the three of us do to keep our “devices” secure while we travel.<\/p>\n
Somewhat related links: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2019\/8\/11\/20800979\/check-point-canon-eos-80d-dslr-malware-ransomware-cybersecurity<\/a><\/p>\n All of this discussion can be used to help educate your clients. We recommend that you schedule regular security trainings as a way to engage clients on the “business” level.<\/p>\n Topic 2: University buys Amazon Dots for every student dorm room. Interestingly, this program is not sponsored by Amazon.<\/p>\n The specific device is Alexa for Business & Voice. Once again, this is the march of the advancement of voice at the user interface.<\/p>\n Link: Interesting take-away: No one who puts a program like this in place is going to do it themselves. You may or may not make money on devices, but the consulting opportunity is huge.<\/p>\n Topic 3: Decency – Kind of.<\/p>\n Internet companies in the U.S. are not held liable for things posted on their medium if those postings are not controlled by the hosting service. For example: You can’t sue Yelp for ratings or comments made by users on Yelp.<\/p>\n Background:
\nhttps:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/tech\/columnist\/2019\/08\/12\/how-safe-is-your-wifi-connection\/1984961001\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.cnet.com\/features\/alexa-time-for-class-how-one-university-put-an-echo-dot-in-every-dorm-room\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSection 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act is blamed for everything from social-media bias to enabling revenge porn. Angela Chen explains the law that created the modern internet. Is it time to update this law?<\/p>\n