Wisdom, Ignorance of the Crowds
IARPA's doing it, the Neuromongers did it, why not You? Well crafted report on the methodology behind applying the power behind the ignorance and widom of the crowd... Known as the Crowdsourcing Evidence, Argumentation, Thinking and Evaluation (CREATE), IARPA's new program ostensibly may enhance intelligence anlayst's capability levels by leveraging the behavior of crowdsourced resources. Today's Must Read.
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.
Fear Industry Shindig →
via the eponymous Andrew Plato, comes what may be the best blog post of the RSAC 2017 shindig (and most closely aligned with my take on RSAC). Today's Must Read.
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.