by Lee Rickwood
The processing power of the cloud allows for predictive prevention, in which collected data and powerful algorithms are combined to the predict places and times where crimes are most likely to occur.
by Lee Rickwood
As powerful and capable as customized mobile safety apps can be, it is surely a matter of culture and attitude as much as infrastructure and technology that must be changed if there’s any hope of reducing and eliminating sexual assault and violence on campus.
By Ted Kritsonis
The “lifelogger” category has never truly gotten off the ground, and part of it can probably be attributed to the inherent invasion of privacy others might feel. Narrative, makers of the Clip, has voluntarily shut down, while Snapchat’s new Spectacles glasses aim to live stream everything the wearer sees.
by Lee Rickwood
Big data breaches are not just about big companies: small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are clearly vulnerable, and the confidentiality, accuracy and availability of their data assets always at risk.
by Lee Rickwood
The suspension of an inquiry into the use of cell phone sniffers serves only to avoid the real issues of accountability and transparency about ownership, use or access to surveillance devices by provincial and national police forces.
by Lee Rickwood
Quantum computers have powers above and beyond silicon computers – or carbon life forms, for that matter.
by Lee Rickwood
“[W]e have seen massive government breaches affecting tens, even hundreds, of thousands of citizens,” says Canada’s Privacy Commissioner. So the laws must change, he adds, calling on Canadians to provide input and ideas around protecting personal information in the online world.
by Lee Rickwood
Operational and implantation buy-in from the users of a campus mobile safety application is just as important to the success of a campus security system as its features and functions, if not its actual price.