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.@CyberSecCenter is out with a new report explaining why diversity in the cyber workforce is important and offering suggestions for better education, hiring, and retention. assets.website-files.com/627…
This comes as @ONCD is expected to soon release its natl cyber workforce strategy.
Thrilled to share "Diverse Perspectives, Stronger Defenses: Growing the Cyber Workforce" from @CyberSecCenter - a diverse workforce acts as a powerful weapon in the defender's toolbox, aligning the right thing to do with good business sense.
Technology cannot replace the human element in #cybersecurity. Enhancing #security with context & #creativity requires a #diverse cyber workforce. Check out @CyberSecCenter’s new white paper exploring how diverse perspectives strengthen cyber defenses: centerforcybersecuritypolicy…
My new @cyberseccenter paper on protecting AI’s use in cybersecurity - it’s critical, but policymakers don’t always know how and why. I outline the what, the why, the how - and what policymakers can do to protect AI, security, and the rest of us.
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The paper outlines what AI is, why governance is hard, and gives reccs for regulators to safeguard AI in this ever-evolving landscape. Inspired by the AI Act, but I hope it contributes to the global conversation around benefits and risks of AI and tech.
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This week I joined @jodywestby on @AssociationDCG’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Podcast to discuss generative AI and ChatGPT. We explored whether AI can be trusted, who benefits, and how to mitigate risks. Give it a listen! What are you asking about on AI?
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Excited to join @VenableLLP's fantastic eCommerce and Privacy Group, working on privacy and cybersecurity policy and strategy. Thrilled to work with such an amazing team, on topics near and dear - and a few new ones too.
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Our superstar cyber, privacy and identity team @VenableLLP is growing again - thrilled to welcome @heatherwest and @HarleyGeiger to the crew!
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D.C. police officer Michael Fanone: “A lot of people have asked me my about thoughts on the people that helped me. And now that I have kind of processed it all I will say, thank you. But fuck you for being there.”
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Day 4 of this hostage crisis and Wolf Blitzer just felt the need to tell us how many electoral votes are needed to win.
Motherfucker I know the name of the registrar in Clark County, Nevada, how to pronounce every town in Georgia, and where every Republican in Arizona lives.
It’s been a wonderful five years leading the Americas policy team for Mozilla, but I’ll be wrapping up at the end of the month. I’m not sure what I’ll be doing next, but if you need short or long term policy and strategy help, hit me up! #mozillalifeboat
And... there are fantastic developers, engineers, security experts, and others who are looking for their next roles, too. These are passionate, motivated, effective people from across Mozilla, and I’m happy to point you towards some of them if you’re hiring. #MozillaLifeboat
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Follow the exciting panel discussion about Responsible Data Policy with @heatherwest, @EFFFalcon, Vivek Narayanadas, @hax0rlaw, and @richardswhitt. Panel is moderated by @alexfeerst from @Neuralink and Responsible Data Foundation! youtu.be/EmtXmkFPBPI
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Some are calling for Juneteenth to be a national holiday. How about we go further & pass healthcare & living wages for all, a fully restored Voting Rights Act & reparations, etc. Please don’t just ask for a holiday. Let’s make it a holy day of repentance & reconstruction.
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Lots of people loved D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's Black Lives Matter mural.
But within the District, many Washingtonians are weighing it against local policing history.
My comic for @DCist:
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