Dan Patterson, Author at TechRepublic

Dan Patterson

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Dan is a writer, reporter, and producer. He is currently a reporter for at CBS News and was previously a Senior Writer for TechRepublic.

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Security

Black Hat 2019: Monitoring network operations and managing digital risks

Black Hat's Network Operations team members discuss looking for the "bad within the bad." Also, RSA's CTO talks about managing risks to prevent an individual problem from becoming a societal problem.

Innovation

How VR creates an immersive experience for readers

Penguin Random House is using virtual reality to enhance how people read and appreciate books. Author Romina Garber discusses how VR is used with her Zodiac series.

Security

How the Cloud Security Alliance helps businesses identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks

John Yeoh explains how CSA works with organizations on various aspects of cloud security to identify top risks, assess cloud service providers, establish baseline controls, and build best practices.

Security

How much do you know about the Russian Dark Web?

Security expert Charity Wright discusses the Dark Web in Russia, how the Dark Web is being used in Vietnam for anonymity from the government, China's surveillance efforts, and more.

Security

How to prevent data destruction from cybersecurity attacks

IBM's Christoper Scott discusses malware, how cyberattackers get into environments, and why using multifactor authentication is crucial if you use an online service.

Security

How to limit the impact of data breaches

IBM's Wendi Whitmore offers advice about how to defend against and respond to data breaches.

Security

How to cut the cost of a data breach

IBM's Wendi Whitmore explains why a data breach isn't a one-time cost and recommends cost-saving tips, which include having access to an incident response team.

Security

KGB agents’ wearables: Watches, cufflinks, shoes, and more

The KGB Espionage Museum's curator Agne Urbaityte describes how agents concealed spying devices in what they wore when working in the field.

Security

Why tech was key to the KGB being good at espionage

The KGB Espionage Museum's Agne Urbaityte explains various technologies and methods of eavesdropping used by the intelligence service, including Deadly Kiss and cameras in rings.

Security

How KGB agents were invisible spies

Dan Patterson interviews the KGB Espionage Museum's Agne Urbaityte about how agents in the field would blend in with their environment in order to spy.

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Dan Patterson

Black Hat 2019: Monitoring network operations and managing digital risks

How VR creates an immersive experience for readers

How the Cloud Security Alliance helps businesses identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks

How much do you know about the Russian Dark Web?

How to prevent data destruction from cybersecurity attacks

How to limit the impact of data breaches

How to cut the cost of a data breach

KGB agents’ wearables: Watches, cufflinks, shoes, and more

Why tech was key to the KGB being good at espionage

How KGB agents were invisible spies

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Hiring kit: Application engineer

Employee performance review policy

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