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Net Threats: Internet Openness in Danger

CTOvision

Reflecting the increasing attention paid to information security by many Americans, Pew Research recently conducted a large study, “ Net Threats ”, to identify important trends among technology experts’ opinions and predictions regarding the future of digital security. Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian also objected to Internet fast lanes.

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FCC Releases New Net Neutrality Rules

CTOvision

Net neutrality became a buzzword in 2014, as many media sources and public figures voiced their opposition to the FCC’s “fast lanes.” The FCC released a report that outlines its new rules, beginning with an acknowledgment of the widespread public engagement in the Net Neutrality debate. By Shannon Perry.

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Verizon’s VPN: security boon or privacy boondoggle?

The Parallax

As with any VPN (including that of Avast, which sponsors The Parallax ), Verizon’s new app works by rerouting your Internet traffic to appear to come from another Internet Protocol address. Unlike some other VPNs, including Private Internet Access and NordVPN , it doesn’t work across multiple devices or platforms.

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Data-driven iteration helped China’s Genki Forest become a $6B beverage giant in 5 years

TechCrunch

After selling ELEX Technology, Tang didn’t go back to the business that netted him his first pot of gold. As much as he had benefited from the rise of the mobile internet, he thought there was a far bigger opportunity building a consumer brand and applying the lessons he learned from programming to the manufacture of tangible products.

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Kicking the Tires: Verisign DNS Firewall

CTOvision

This means, during this time there has not been a single outage, testimony to their ability to deliver reliable DNS services at scale (they also provide DNS services for.gov,net, and.edu). Verisign also serves the cybersecurity community through the highly regarded cyber intelligence services of its iDefense team.

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Web browsers: Reimagining remote work needs at the enterprise level

CIO

Traditionally viewed as a mere window to the internet, the browser could be more aptly likened to a door – offering entry points for bad actors into devices, activities, and data. Consumer browsers, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, are designed primarily for individual use and advertising purposes.

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Build a Brand – Not Just a Career

Women on Business

” How about the 37-year-old woman, pregnant with her first child, named the new CEO of a $5 billion company that last year had net profits of $1 billion. ” Zappos stands for “internet shoes.” A book that readers of Advertising Age recently selected as “the best book they’ve ever read on marketing.”

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