Homomorphic Encryption refers to a new type of encryption technology that allows computation to be directly on encrypted data, without requiring any decryption in the process. The first homomorphic encryption scheme was invented in 2009 and several improved schemes were created over the following years. There were a few notable and publicly available implementations, but their use …
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Update on Spectre and Meltdown security updates for Windows devices
This Post was originally done by John Cable / Director of Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery. Microsoft continues to work diligently with its industry partners to address the Spectre and Meltdown hardware-based vulnerabilities. Our top priority is clear: Help protect the safety and security of our customers’ devices and data. Today, I’d like to …
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SSL Certificates on Azure
Hello Guys Hope you are Well So the other day I was setting up a website for a company and the site was a simple WordPress site so I set up a custom domain and all that Later on, i realized that I had to buy and get an SSL certificate and attach it to my …
Spectre and Meltdown
A Couple of weeks back I was having a chat with a friend around cybersecurity and policy when they introduced me to this interesting development and I thought id share Spectre and Meltdown at first I was wondering is this some sort of a HP laptop that had a meltdown. “Spectre” and “Meltdown”. These are …
Frameworks for Trust in Digital Transformation
In the World of Digital Transformation, there is a very key issue that a lot of organizations need to address as we move to understanding and using technologies. There are a couple of ideas that I came across that I think could be interesting in the world of digital transformation. Today I won't write much …
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The need for a Digital Geneva Convention and a cloud for global good
Just as the Fourth Geneva Convention has long protected civilians in times of war, we now need a Digital Geneva Convention that will commit governments to protecting civilians from nation-state attacks in times of peace.
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