Blockchain'ed →
Screed of the Week, via Aeon, discussing the hard fork of Ethereum, and the Fall of Trust (at least in cryptocurrency). Certainly today's MustRead.
The Origami Solution →
Meanwhile - admist all the foo-fa-raw of last weeks' RSAC 2017 - came very good physical security new's of a fascinating kevlar and aluminum origami-based ballistic shield (developed by Engineers at Brigham Young University) that stops .44 calibre magnum slugs. Very good news for law enforcement, and other organizations (think schools, other civilian government organizations, military, businesses)
The design is able to protect multiple people at one time and folds down to a compact shape. Utilizing the Yosimura Origami Crease Pattern, it currently tips the scales at a paltry 55 lbs. (25 kg).
Simply Outstanding.
NCCoE Releases New Electric Utility Cybersecurity Practice Guide →
The NCCoE has announced a new NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide (currently in draft mode - for your commenting pleasure...) and entitled - "SP 1800-7 Situational Awareness for Electric Utilities. Enjoy.
Stack, The Almight Hath Printed →
via Verification Labs, further via Motherboard at Vice comes another attempt by Stack, the almighty hacker god, to enlighten foolish humans on the (apparently) neverending task of securing their unruly inter-web connected printers.
Pictured: Los Angeles Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team Members
Of Course We Can →
Seizing data, that is. However, you will generally not require Special Weapons and Tactics to get the job done...
Seventy Percent of Districts' Police Cameras Infected Immediatley Prior to Inauguration →
Yes, you read it correctly, at least 70% of the District of Columbia's Police surviellance cameras were infected with ransomware immediately prior to the 2017 Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States.
The singularly astonishing aspect of this debacle was the Department still managed to keep the streets of Washington, D.C. safe for the throngs of visitors at the 2017 Inauguration. Quite simply, testimony to the hard work of the Department's Officers and Staff.