So, how is that “Don’t tell anyone we’ve been breached” tactic working for you?
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/361582-multiple-countries-launch-probes-into-uber-breach
Multiple countries launch probes into Uber breach
Multiple countries are launching probes into Uber after a report revealed that it had covered up a massive cyber attack that exposed the data of 57 million passengers and drivers last year.
According to Reuters, four countries — the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and the Philippines — have vowed to investigate the matter.
At the same time, attorneys general in multiple U.S. states, including New York, Illinois and Connecticut, have begun investigating the hack, and some lawmakers are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch a probe of Uber.






Each new technology must learn the security lessons older technologies have learned.
http://www.securityweek.com/curing-security-sickness-medical-devices
Curing The Security Sickness in Medical Devices
Just as the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed traditional industries and service sectors, it is also having a great impact in the world of healthcare. It’s easy to argue, in fact, that no area is being transformed by digital technologies as rapidly or with as many benefits for society as new medical technologies.
But the understandable desire to press ahead and unlock those benefits has led to a lack of scrutiny on the subject of digital security in devices for treatment and monitoring, and a spate of high profile problems in the area has begun to concern many. In the US, the Food and Drug Agency (FDA) has issued formal warnings about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in four separate products in the last 18 months. It has also hosted an array of consultations and workshops focussing on the cybersecurity of medical devices. The most recent product notice from the FDA, regarding an exploitable flaw in connected cardiac pacemakers, seems to be finally waking the industry up to the threats that connected technologies bring.






For my students.
Google Has Some Great Advice for Your Tech Career
… The Google Tech Dev Guide is a must-read if you are considering a career in technology, or even if you’re already a few years into one.
Google’s Guide to Technical Development is a curated resource of materials that will help you learn the right topics in computer science. Think of them as “learning paths” to follow for teaching yourself pro-level skills.
These are the skills Google thinks you should have — not to become a Google Developer (though, that’s achievable) but to become a well-rounded student, educator, or software engineer.
… It includes recommendations for coding in Java, JavaScript, C++, and Python.






For the student toolkit.
How to Use Microsoft OneNote for Work