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Danny Hillis On ZPR

News Items • 314 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Internet Security Cybersecurity Data Protection Innovation
  1. Danny Hillis designed the Connection Machine supercomputer based on the structure of the human brain, with a unique architecture that allowed for fast data processing.
  2. Hillis has shifted his focus to internet security, leading a team to develop ZPR (Zero-trust Packet Routing) to make data more secure by requiring packets to carry digital passports for verification.
  3. If widely adopted, ZPR could improve cybersecurity, protect sensitive data, and make the world's economy more secure by reducing the impact of cyberattacks.

Dear Radisson. We need to talk.

The Chaos Guru • 1 HN point • 19 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Internet Security Passwords
  1. Account security at Radisson Hotels is criticized for its poor password policies and lack of modern authentication methods.
  2. The password reset process is frustrating due to password length restrictions and the perceived storage of passwords in plain text.
  3. Radisson Hotels is urged to improve security measures, such as offering 2FA, passkeys, and better password encryption.

Edition 20: Degrading UX to improve security hurts both UX and security

Boring AppSec • 2 HN points • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology UX Design Information Security User Experience Cybersecurity Internet Security
  1. Degrading user experience to enhance security can harm both aspects.
  2. Considering unintended consequences of design choices is crucial for all engineering disciplines, including security.
  3. Tradeoffs between usability and security can lead to negative impacts on password strength, user behavior, and session management.
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IC Reform is Great, but Decent Privacy Laws Would Be Even Better

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Incident Response Cyber Attacks Internet Security Data Privacy
  1. IC reform is important, but decent privacy laws are even more crucial.
  2. The US Intelligence Community needs better policies to protect citizens' privacy and civil liberties regarding Commercially Available Information (CAI).
  3. The focus on improving IC behavior regarding CAI should also extend to federal data privacy legislation to prevent data misuse by law enforcement and foreign adversaries.