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Why LinkedIn's AI Algorithm Really Punishes Generic Content
LinkedIn's 360Brew algorithm doesn't detect AI—it detects generic, templated writing. Learn why authenticity beats AI detection and how to use tools without losing your voice.
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When Employees Become Your AI Training Data
Meta's leaked employee monitoring program reveals how companies are harvesting worker data to train AI. Here's what leaders need to know before turning talent into datasets.
The Missing Word in Crypto's Moat Strategy
Explore why open blockchains need trust, not just low fees, to build sustainable competitive advantages beyond transaction volume.
Why Your Best Security Fixes Backfire
Complex systems resist simple fixes. Learn why governance controls often amplify the problems they solve—and how to think ahead.
AI Job Disruption: The Silent Reallocation Already Underway
ECB data reveals AI isn't causing mass unemployment—it's quietly reshaping roles. High-risk jobs grew 15% slower, employment fell 4%. The real risk isn't extinction; it's wage stagnation.
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The Journal Report on Information Security
The Wall Street Journal today dedicated their Journal Report to Information Security, with excellent coverage of topical and understandable articles around information security, social engineering, and incident response.
NYT on US Government Identities
The New York Times has a good background piece on the NSTIC proposal for online identities. There will never be a government-sponsored identity program that makes everyone happy, but perfect or not, it's a great start.
Tracking Criminals' Cell Phones With a Stingray
There was an interesting article in today's Wall Street Journal about the legal implications of police using a device called a stingray to find people. Stingrays are one of several new technologies used to track locations, often without a warrant.
The Cloud is More Secure Than You
I was reading an interview with FEMA CIO Richard Spires on his aggressive approach to moving US infrastructure to the cloud. I'm often asked whether cloud computing is secure enough for a company.
Give Me My Corporate E-Mail on My Device
I've spent a lot of time talking to clients about allowing employees to receive corporate e-mail on their personal devices. I was pleased to read an article outlining how Ford Motor Company allows employees to bring their own device.
58% of Companies Block Access to Social Media Sites
I recently posted about the benefits of not blocking access to social media websites on the corporate network. Then I picked up an article on the percentage of companies who do.
Web Surfing Helps at Work
The Wall Street Journal published a piece on how using the Internet for non-business purposes increases productivity. As security professionals, we are usually in the business of locking employees down, but those time wasters could make them more productive.
My Day Off Of The Internet
On Father's Day this year, I decided to take a day off from the internet. I got the idea from Phil Cooke's Reconnect to Disconnect campaign, and since it was my first Father's Day, it was a great time to experiment.