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Unraveling the technology that affects us all but that few of us understand, in a format to give you a basic understanding in the time it takes to drive to and from the grocery store.... more
FAQs about Crucial Tech:How many episodes does Crucial Tech have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.
August 16, 2019Cryptojacking: It's a thingHackers can appropriate you computer system to make money on cryptocurrency without you knowing it's happening. It's annoying but not bad for individuals like you and me. For big corporations and governments it can be lethal....more13minPlay
July 16, 2019Bill and Lou's excellent adventure in Linux and IoT securityI wrote a column in EEWeb.com a few weeks ago talking about the security issues developing in open source software, Linux in particular. And old friend popped up in the discussion. Meet Bill Weiberg. We will probably be hearing more from him in the future/...more17minPlay
July 12, 2019Certificates? We don't got to show you any stinkin' certificates!In this episode we learn about certificates, securing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), botnets, DDOS, secure boot... It's jam packed. We interview Alan Grau, CTO of the Icon Labs division of Sectigo. Thanks to the late, great Alfonso Bedoya for the headline...more33minPlay
June 28, 2019Ep. 1-15 Dishonest telemarketing, Consumer privacy laws and a way to deal with them effectivelyI've been aware of a marketing technology for sometime and have been thinking about doing a podcast on them, but recent issues in the European Union over the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and similar legislation in a dozen states in the US made it crucial to all of us now. Businesses rely on telemarketing to deliver "qualified leads" to them. But they don't actually work as claimed. This technology could make telemarketers obsolete and end the annoying calls without regulation....more17minPlay
June 21, 2019The standard you never heard of: GlobalPlatforms... and moreThis episode is packed into 40 minutes with news of the week, an interview with the director of Global Platforms and much more. This is stuff you need to know....more40minPlay
June 12, 2019Don't trust a company to keep you safeThis is an interview I did a few months ago with Matt Rosequist, former senior security analyst for Intel. It's a wide ranging interview that cov ers a lot of issues you may not be aware is affecting you....more25minPlay
May 17, 2019Don't expect a company to keep you secureA couple of months ago I interview Matthew Rosenquist of Intel about the state of digital security. It was both optimistic and pessimistic, but educational. I pulled off the audio from the youtube video for the show. Plus, some updates about consomer products and ride sharing--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crucialtech/support...more25minPlay
May 09, 2019Squirrels are the greatest threat to the internet and the power gridYes, you read that right. The biggest threat to our infrastructure are cute, furry rodents. We interview the CEO of Critter Guard who is saving the world one pole at a time....more30minPlay
May 02, 2019Ethics in tech: It is a thingGovernment hearings are all the rage now for tech CEOs trying to justify massive breaches in privacy, security and basic trust within their markets. The discussion on how to make sure development of new tech, especially in artificial intelligence is bubbly to the surface. Maija-Riita Ollilie, an ethics scholar in Finland, was our guest this week with a view on how ethics will develop naturally with adoption of technology. ...more20minPlay
April 25, 2019A good path for STEM careers for womenA few weeks ago I met Lisa Jiggetts, founder and president of the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu, dedicated to helping young women start careers in cyber security. A fascinating and important effort. Check out the website at https://womenscyberjutsu.org....more19minPlay
FAQs about Crucial Tech:How many episodes does Crucial Tech have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.