Disclaimer: The opinions of the columnists are their own and not necessarily those of their employer.
Security Forum - Oct 22

Tag Archives: Encryption

Actress Co-Invents Key “Secret Communication System”

– Who said actress aren’t smart? Here’s a reference to the patent on Google. Wikipedia 1: Hedy Lamarr (November 9, 1913 – January 19, 2000) was an Austrian/American actress and communications technology innovator. Though known primarily for her great beauty, she also co-invented the…

Virtual Trust: The Death of Blockbuster, Netflix and Hollywood Video?

– Downloadable digital content: if it can happen to Tower Records, it can happen to these video giants as well. It’s all part of Virtual Trust as described in the paper Sam and I wrote. …

DRM: Security Mechanisms as Business Warfare!

– There is an article in USA Today regarding competition between Microsoft and Apple in regards to portable music. DRM will be used to lock an individual in a particular product system. Two comments: First, this is only one way to use DRM. See here. Second, there may be opportunities for companies…

DRM: Enabling a disruptive technology

– According to the Washington Post, Tower Records declared bankruptcy. Television stations may be next. …