article thumbnail

Another Event-Related Spyware App

Schneier on Security

This month, it’s Egypt’s COP27 Summit app : The app is being promoted as a tool to help attendees navigate the event. The app also provides Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, which created it, with other so-called backdoor privileges, or the ability to scan people’s devices.

Spyware 342
article thumbnail

Upcoming Speaking Events

Schneier on Security

The event will take place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Room 32-G449 (Kiva), as well as online via Zoom. Please register in advance if you plan to attend (whether online or in person). The list is maintained on this page.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

News alert: Aembit announces speakers for NHIcon event, highlighting non-human identity security

The Last Watchdog

15, 2025, CyberNewswire — Aembit , the non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, unveiled the full agenda for NHIcon 2025, a virtual event dedicated to advancing non-human identity security, streaming live on Jan. Silver Spring, MD, Jan. 28 and headlined by industry luminary Kevin Mandia. Users can visit aembit.io

article thumbnail

Policy vs Technology

Schneier on Security

I teach cybersecurity policy and technology at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. My most recent two books, Data and Goliath -- about surveillance -- and Click Here to Kill Everybody -- about IoT security -- are really about the policy implications of technology. Technology is inherently future focused.

article thumbnail

LW ROUNDTABLE: Wrist slap or cultural shift? SEC fines cyber firms for disclosure violations

The Last Watchdog

Related: Technology and justice systems The U.S. Avaya Holdings , Check Point Software Technologies , and Mimecast Limited each minimized or obscured the extent of security breaches linked to the SolarWinds Orion hack, impacting investor trust and highlighting the critical importance of clear, truthful communication.

CISO 263
article thumbnail

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Schneier on Security

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at Norbert Wiener in the 21st Century , a virtual conference hosted by The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT), July 23-25, 2021. I’ll be speaking at an Informa event on September 14, 2021. I’m speaking at DEFCON 29 , August 5-8, 2021.

Internet 338
article thumbnail

Joseph Steinberg To Speak Again At Penn Club & Columbia Club About CyberSecurity

Joseph Steinberg

In this session, Steinberg will show you how you can improve your odds of staying cybersecure, no matter your level of technological sophistication. The following is the official description provided by the Penn Club of Steinbergs upcoming talk, which will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in New York City.