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We take a look at what DNSSEC is and why we need it. Plus an overview of how far the implementation has progressed in the Netherlands based on a SIDN report.

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Explained: Bayesian spam filtering

February 17, 2017 admin bayesian, filter, Pieter Arntz, Security world, spam, Technology, the more you know

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:30:10 +0000

Bayesian spam filtering is based on Bayes rule, a statistical theorem that gives you the probability of an event. In Bayesian filtering it is used to give you the probability that a certain email is spam. The name Named after the statistician Rev. Thomas Bayes who provided an equation that basically allows new information to…

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Happy New Quantum Year!

January 24, 2017 admin cryptography, D-Wave, encryption, IBM, Intel, microsoft, news, quantum computing, Security, Technology

As we see from recent news, quantum computing is evolving faster than anyone could’ve expected. What does this mean for us, the average users?

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Vetting your vendors: money isn’t everything

January 18, 2017 admin Business, cyber threats, cybersecurity, infosec, malvertising, phishing, scams, Security world, Technology, vendors

Vetting vendors doesn’t have to be painful – if you know your risk tolerance posture, and have a mature communication channel with your own security team.

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Closing the gender gap in tech with RGSoC

January 18, 2017 admin female executives, gender equality, gender gap, Malwarebytes news, philanthropy, Rail Girls Summer of Code, RGSoC, tech, Technology, women that code

The last couple of years saw a growth in diversity- and women-focused tech events and programs; suddenly, everyone seems to be worried about diversity in our industry. But why is diversity in technology something we should care about?

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