Surveillance & Cryptography
Explore the intersection of surveillance, cryptography, and privacy in the digital age. Learn about evolving legislation, state surveillance demands, and the impact on data security and individual rights.
Private Until Presumed Guilty - Digital Privacy and Law Enforcement Surveillance
Explore how law enforcement leverages personal data from phones and apps for investigations, focusing on privacy implications, forensic tools, and legal protections in the digital age.
The Coming War on Encryption - Part 3
Explore current legislative threats to encryption, focusing on Senate proposals, FBI initiatives, and global efforts to undermine secure messaging under the pretext of fighting exploitation.
Civil Cyber Defense - Protecting Vulnerable Organizations Against Advanced Threats
Discover how civil cyber defenders protect vulnerable organizations, journalists, and activists using OSINT skills and open-source tools while combating human trafficking and surveillance threats.
Inside the FBI's Secret Encrypted Phone Company Anom - The Dark Wire Investigation
Uncover the fascinating story behind Anom, the FBI-run encrypted phone network that infiltrated criminal organizations, exploring technical details, operational challenges, and surveillance implications.
Measuring the Tor Network - Understanding Network Health and Security Analysis
Dive into the mechanics of Tor's network infrastructure, exploring metrics collection, attack mitigation, and community management strategies for maintaining this vital privacy ecosystem.
Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Global Security Implications
Explore the global impact of AI on power dynamics, focusing on the U.S.-China rivalry and the race for AI dominance. Gain insights from a former Pentagon official on the future of warfare and international relations.
Visual Vibration Analysis: Using Cameras as High-Resolution Vibration Sensors
Explore visual vibration analysis using regular cameras to study object properties and forces. Learn applications in sound recovery, structural monitoring, and visual effects.
Leveraging Global Partnerships Against Cyber Adversaries
Explore strategies used by international agencies to combat global cyber threats through collaboration, unique authorities, and advanced capabilities.
How I Met Your Data - Navigating Data Breaches and Cybersecurity
Explore data breaches with Troy Hunt: from initial chaos to dealings with cybercriminals and law enforcement. Gain insights, anecdotes, and practical wisdom for navigating digital security challenges.
Emerging Tech Governance: Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Medicine
Explore ethical challenges and governance gaps in emerging technologies like AI in medicine, genetic engineering, and consumer neurotechnology.
Evaluating the Effects of a Global DDoS-for-Hire Service Takedown
Explore the impact of coordinated global DDoS-for-hire service takedowns through statistical analysis and real-world data, examining criminal ecosystems and international enforcement efforts.
Beyond “Us vs Them”: Humanizing Security in Our Society | Tayo Fasunon | TEDxAjah
In this talk, Tayo examines how dehumanization fuels violence and deepens divides between citizens and the police, while shared stories can restore empathy and understanding. Drawing on examples from Nigeria and global movements, he highlights the hidden trauma faced by security personnel and call
How we learned to watch ourselves | Messiah Godfried Majid | TEDxUMiami
In a world filled with visibility, we often assume the greatest threat comes from being watched. But what happens when the gaze no longer comes from outside, when we carry it within ourselves? In this talk, Messiah explores how surveillance quietly shifted from something imposed upon us to something