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We chat with Bruce Schneier — renowned security technologist and, most recently, co-author of Rewiring Democracy — to discuss the relationship between technology and democracy. We get into how people with money/power use systems like AI to create a flywheel of more money/power. But importantly, as an advocate of public-interest technology, Bruce also lays out how AI is being used to empower citizens and strengthen democracy, and the techno-political conditions needed to build these democratic systems. ••• Check out all of Bruce’s work https://www.schneier.com/ ••• Rewiring Democracy | Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262049948/rewiring-democracy/ ••• The Promptware Kill Chain: How Prompt Injections Gradually Evolved into a Multi-Step Malware https://www.schneier.com/academic/archives/2026/01/the-promptware-kill-chain-how-prompt-injections-gradually-evolved-into-a-multi-step-malware.html Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan’s book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed’s substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (bsky.app/profile/jathansadowski.com) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (bsky.app/profile/jebr.bsky.social)

Regulators have to invest a considerable amount of time in keeping legislation and policy up to date regarding technology and AI, but it's not easy. We need floor debates, not for sound bytes or for political gain, but to move policy forward. Today's guest is Bruce Schneier. Bruce is an internationally renowned security technologist called The Security Guru by The Economist. He is the author of over a dozen books including his latest, A Hacker's Mind. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, has served on several government committees, and is regularly quoted in the press. He is a fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, a lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow, and an advisory board member of EPIC and VerifiedVoting.org. Show Notes: [1:40] - Bruce shares what he teaches at Harvard and the current interest in policy. [4:27] - The notion that tech can't be regulated has been very harmful. [6:00] - Typically, the United States doesn't regulate much in tech. Most regulation has come from Europe. [7:52] - AI is a power magnification tool. Will the uses empower the already powerful or democratize power? [9:16] - Bruce describes loopholes and how AI as a power magnification tool can mean something different in different situations. [12:06] - It will be interesting to watch AI begin to do human cognitive tasks because they will do them differently. [13:58] - Bruce explains how AI collaboration can be a real benefit. [16:17] - Like every text writer, AI is going to become a collaborative tool. What does this mean for writing legislation? [17:18] - AI can write more complex and detailed laws than humans can. [21:27] - AI regulation will be skewed towards corporations. Bruce explains how public AI could work. [23:46] - Will AI help the defender or the attacker more? [26:19] - AI can be good against legacy, but we need some sort of infrastructure. [29:27] - There's going to be a need for proof of humanity. [32:29] - It is hard to know what people can do to help move regulation along. Ultimately, it is a political issue. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest <a href= "https://

As technology evolves at blinding speeds, so too does the world of cybersecurity. But is online security keeping up with the demands of this digital age? Today we are joined by Bruce Schneier, a public-interest technologist working at the intersection of security, technology, and people. Known as the "security guru", Bruce has written over twelve books and hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers, and he joins us today to share his thoughts on the current state of online security. We learn about Bruce's professional background and interests before diving into the biggest security threats and challenges that business leaders face today. We unpack the role of AI in cybersecurity, where cryptography fits in, why national cybersecurity vulnerabilities are a bigger concern than many realize, and the role of new technology in building or breaking trust in this digital age. We end by examining the possible future of digital rights management, and Bruce shares some helpful advice for all Chief Information Officers to keep top-of-mind. Key Points From This Episode: Bruce Schneier details his professional background and interests. Why he prioritizes privacy in his downtime. The biggest security threats and challenges that businesses face today. How AI has influenced online security protocols, and the role of cryptography. The way cryptography has evolved, and what business leaders should be paying attention to. Understanding the role of cryptography in identifying deep fakes. Why everyday citizens should be more concerned about national cybersecurity vulnerabilities. How new technology in this digital age can either help to build trust or break it. Bruce shares his thoughts on the future of digital rights management. What keeps him up at night, how he processes these thoughts, and His final words of advice for all CIOs. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Bruce Schneier Bruce Schneier on X Bruce Schneier Books on Amazon Schneier on Security Harvard Kennedy School Solid Project Tim Berners-Lee Adam Granoff on LinkedIn Nishit Sadhwani on LinkedIn Deep Takes, Not Fakes Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Instagram Deep Takes, Not Fakes on Facebook Deep Takes, Not Fakes on X

In this episode, host Joao Tome and cryptographer and security technologist and public policy lecturer, Bruce Schneier discuss the evolving landscape of Internet security. They explore AI-related cybersecurity risks, the impact of new technologies on democracy, and the current state of the global Internet. Schneier examines how new technologies are impacting democratic processes worldwide and provides insights on balancing the delicate balance between privacy risks and benefits in the digital age. The conversation also covers the need for updated regulations and the future of post-quantum cryptography. Read more: Schneier on Security

How can we build a more secure digital future? Cyber-attacks and data-breaches are escalating, attackers are employing all manner of sophisticated tools, AI is transforming the ‘arms race’ for both attackers and defenders. We see the headlines, but is this a future we have to accept? What are the pathways to a more secure digital future? I asked Bruce Schneier , the biggest name in cybersecurity. Bruce is a DEEP thinker. He’s been researching and writing prolifically on cybersecurity since 1998, has authored more than 12 books, is a Fellow and lecturer at Harvard’s Kennedy school and a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and is also Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt , a data-security venture co-founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. Who better to shed light on pathways forward? What I like best about him is this: he thinks about cybersecurity as the product of social, political, economic AND technical factors. He's a realist. Added to which, he has a wonderful turn of phrase: his razor-sharp one-liners slice right to the heart of an issue. We discussed incentives, why government intervention is crucial for correcting market failures, IoT laws, the benefits of data decentralization and compartmentalization, disrupting cryptocurrencies to disrupt ransomware, treating superfluous data as a toxic asset, the unknowns of the post-quantum world, the need for crypto-agility, the benefits of zero trust authentication and more. I know you will enjoy his insights! As always, you'll find my personal takeaways, links to some of Bruce’s related blog posts so you can take a deeper dive, and a full transcript of our conversation on the FutureBites page , where you can also learn more about my work as a futurist speaker .

Trust is the foundation of any relationship, whether it's between friends or in business. But what happens when the entity you're asked to trust isn't human, but AI? How do you ensure that the AI systems you're developing are not only effective but also trustworthy? In a world where AI is increasingly making decisions that impact our lives, how can we distinguish between systems that genuinely serve our interests and those that might exploit our data? Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by The Economist. He is the author of over one dozen books—including his latest, A Hacker’s Mind—as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter “Crypto-Gram” and his blog “Schneier on Security” are read by over 250,000 people. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, has served on several government committees, and is regularly quoted in the press. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University; a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School; a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow; and an Advisory Board Member of the Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org. He is the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt, Inc. In the episode, Richie and Bruce explore the definition of trust, the difference between trust and trustworthiness, how AI mimics social trust, AI and deception, the need for public non-profit AI to counterbalance corporate AI, monopolies in tech, understanding the application and potential consequences of AI misuse, AI regulation, the positive potential of AI, why AI is a political issue and much more. Links Mentioned in the Show: Schneier on Security Books by Bruce [Course] AI Ethics Related Episode: Building Trustworthy AI with Alexandra Ebert, Chief Trust Officer at MOSTLY AI Sign up to RADAR: AI Edition New to DataCamp? Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile app Empower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity presents both significant opportunities and daunting challenges. On this episode, I'm joined by Bruce Schneier, who is renowned globally for his expertise in cybersecurity and is dubbed a “security guru” by the Economist. Bruce, a best-selling author and lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the fast-paced world of AI and cybersecurity, exploring how these technologies intersect with national security and what that means for future regulations. Key Takeaways: (00:00) I discuss with Bruce the challenges of regulating AI in the US. (02:28) Bruce explains the role and future potential of AI in cybersecurity. (05:05) The benefits of AI in defense, enhancing capabilities at computer speeds. (07:22) The need for robust regulations akin to those in the EU. (12:56) Bruce draws analogies between AI regulation and pharmaceutical controls. (19:56) The critical role of knowledgeable staff in supporting legislators. (22:24) The challenges of effectively regulating AI. (26:15) The potential of AI to transform enforcement across various sectors. (30:58) Reflections on the future of AI governance and ethical considerations. Resources Mentioned: Bruce Schneier Website - https://www.schneier.com/ EU AI Strategy - https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/european-approach-artificial-intelligence Thanks for listening to the Regulating AI: Innovate Responsibly podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #AIRegulation #AISafety #AIStandard

Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by The Economist. He is the author of over one dozen books—including his latest, A Hacker’s Mind—as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter “Crypto-Gram” and his blog “Schneier on Security” are read by over 250,000 people. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, has served on several government committees, and is regularly quoted in the press. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University; a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School; a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow; and an Advisory Board Member of the Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org. I spoke to Him about his latest book A Hacker's Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society's Rules, and How to Bend them Back Some of the topics we discussed includes: How does hacking reinforce expositing power structures? What is the difference between hacking and cheating? How 'Societal Hacks Are Often Normalized' and how big financial companies often look for hacks. How do the rich and powerful use luxury real estate as a hack? When does being 'Too Big To Fail' also become a hack? How do companies such as Uber and Wework benefit from Venture Capitalism as a hack? Hacking political systems: money & politics. Cognitive Hacks and will Artificial Intelligence be able to hack our minds? The Book and Audiobook: A Hacker's Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society's Rules, and How to Bend them Back is out now. You can also find out more about Bruce and his projects via his website: https://www.schneier.com/blog/about/ As of now, my podcast is biweekly and prior to an episode I’ll let you know what book/audiobook I’ll be listening to before the next show so we can delve into it together! Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you’re in the loop whenever a new episode comes out. www.instagram.com/SoundsAboutPod www.twitter.com/SoundsAboutPod Are you an author that will like to be on the next episode of the podcast? Listeners: Did I cover a book you read or listened to? Did I discuss the things which also stuck out to you? Or did I miss it out?..... get in touch, and let me know what your experience was or to give me audiobook recommendations: soundsaboutpod@gmail.com

Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by The Economist. He is the author of over one dozen books — including his latest, A Hacker’s Mind — as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter “Crypto-Gram” and his blog “Schneier on Security” are read by over 250,000 people. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, has served on several government committees, and is regularly quoted in the press. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University; a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School; a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow; and an Advisory Board Member of the Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org. He is the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt, Inc.

Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by The Economist. He is the author of over one dozen books — including his latest, A Hacker’s Mind — as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter “Crypto-Gram” and his blog “Schneier on Security” are read by over 250,000 people. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, has served on several government committees, and is regularly quoted in the press. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University; a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School; a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow; and an Advisory Board Member of the Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org. He is the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt, Inc.

Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by the Economist. He is the New York Times best-selling author of 14 books -- including A Hacker’s Mind -- as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter Crypto-Gram and blog Schneier on Security are read by over 250,000 people. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow, and an advisory board member of EPIC and VerifiedVoting.org. He is the Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt, Inc. Schneier on Security blog: https://www.schneier.com Cryto-Gram newsletter: https://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram/ About A Hacker’s Mind: https://www.schneier.com/books/a-hackers-mind/

The metaverse notwithstanding, the nexus between what happens on the internet, and what happens in the real, physical world, is disappearing. The blood-brain barrier between the two has broken. And every day, in our finances, in our interpersonal communications, in our entertainment, in our transportation, and even in what we eat, the connection between our digital world and our real world is further integrated. Reactions to this vary from, “I’m terrified of everything; the government should control the internet,” to, “There is no privacy; do I have nothing to hide; and why should I care if I’m being served up greater convenience?” The fact is that vast sums of data on all of us are being collected, sometimes in the name of convenience, sometimes in the name of national security, and it’s unclear exactly what’s going on. It’s unclear where security theater starts, and real security begins. In short, the cyber world presents 21st-century problems that have not yet been solved, much less, fully understood. We talk about that today with my guest, Bruce Schneier, a public interest technologist working at the intersection of security, technology, and people. My WhoWhatWhy.org conversation with Bruce Schneier:

In this episode, Perry Carpenter interviews cybersecurity guru Bruce Schneier. Perry and Bruce explore how cybersecurity is about so much more than technology — It’s about people, so we benefit by taking a multidisciplinary approach. In preparing for this interview, Perry solicited his LinkedIn network to see what questions people had for Bruce. This is a wide ranging conversation covering everything from Bruce’s thoughts on cybersecurity’s “first principles” to the impact that the pandemic had on society to need for regulation to help raise the overall standards for security and privacy. Guest: Bruce Schneier ( https://www.schneier.com/blog/about/ ) ( https://twitter.com/schneierblog ) Bruce's personal website 'about me' page: https://www.schneier.com/blog/about/ Wikipedia article about Bruce Schneier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Schneier Another background article about Bruce: https://www.cybersecurityeducationguides.org/bruce-schneier-legendary-cryptographer/ More Background on Bruce: http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Bruce_Schneier Bruce's Solitaire encryption algorithm: https://www.schneier.com/academic/solitaire/ More info on the Solitaire algorithm: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2019/10/more_cryptanaly.html Proximity Blindness: https://dannyozment.com/cant-see-the-forest-for-the-trees-the-dangers-of-proximity-blindness-2/ The story of the Blind Men and an Elephant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_men_and_an_elephant Cryptography After the Aliens Land: https://www.schneier.com/essays/archives/2018/09/cryptography_after_t.html Secrets and Lies book preface with "If you think" quote: https://www.schneier.com/books/secrets-and-lies-pref/ "if you think cryptography" quote: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19589899 Recommended Books (Amazon affiliate links): Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C , by Bruce Schneier Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly About Security in an Uncertain World , by Bruce Schneier Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World , by Bruce Schneier Cryptography Apocalypse: Preparing for the Day When Quantum Computing Breaks Today's Crypto , by Roger Grimes Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World , by Bruce Schneier Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust that Society Needs to Thrive , by Bruce Schneier Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World , by Bruce Schneier <a href="ht

This week, we find out what's been making Matt angry, discuss a hidden camera in an Airbnb and a bizarre hack to Michael Bublé's Instagram account. We also offer our "Top 10 Tips to Secure Your Smart Home." Plus we welcome security guru and very special guest, Bruce Schneier, onto the podcast. Tweet us @1Password. We talked about... Airbnb host jailed after guest finds hidden camera inside Wi-Fi router Michael Bublé's Instagram gets hacked WhatsApp voice calls used to inject Israeli spyware on phones Visit Bruce Schneier's blog What the phrase?! The potato is baking • A Brazilian way of saying a disaster is on the way.

We’re still on hiatus, but we’re back again this week with another bonus episode. Our next season will feature an interview with Bruce Schneier , cryptography, computer science, and privacy guru, about his latest book, Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World . So it only seems appropriate to revisit my May 2015 interview with Bruce about his earlier work, the best-selling Data and Goliath – a book I annotated every few pages of with the words, “Bruce, you can’t possibly really believe this.” And that’s pretty much how the interview goes, as Bruce and I mix it up over hackbacks, whether everyone but government should be allowed to use Big Data tools, Edward Snowden, whether “mass surveillance” has value in fighting terrorism, and whether damaging cyberattacks are really infrequent and hard to attribute. We disagree mightily – and with civility. We’ll be back in September with another edition of Blockchain Takes Over the Cyberlaw Podcast, followed by the new interview with Bruce Schneier. Download the Bonus Episode (mp3). You can subscribe to The Cyberlaw Podcast using iTunes , Pocket Casts , Google Play , or our RSS feed ! As always, The Cyberlaw Podcast is open to feedback. Be sure to engage with Stewart on social media: @stewartbaker on Twitter and on LinkedIn . Send your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics or interviewees to CyberlawPodcast@steptoe.com . Remember: If your suggested interviewee appears on the show, we will send you a highly coveted Cyberlaw Podcast mug! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not reflect the opinions of the firm.

“What we learn again and again is that security is less about what you think of, and more about what you didn’t think of.” Bruce Schneier is a security researcher and author of Data and Goliath . Questions In Data and Goliath , what are the motives of different goliaths? Why is the Ashley Madison case a watershed moment in security? Do you still feel we should break up the NSA? Will Google and Amazon become military contractors? How can we defend ourselves from DOS attacks from refrigerators? When we put processors in refrigerators , and cars, and thermostats, are we increasing the attack surface, and our vulnerabilities faster than we are improving our utility? Links Schneier on Security Data and Goliath Ashley Madison Case XKeyscore Stuxnet Aspen Security Forum Videos “It’s Time to Break Up the NSA” iPhone Ransomware The post Security and Privacy with Bruce Schneier appeared first on Software Engineering Daily .

Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a "security guru" by The Economist. He is the author of 12 books -- including his latest best-seller Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust Society Needs to Survive -- as well as hundreds of articles and essays, and many more academic papers. His influential newsletter "Crypto-Gram," and his blog "Schneier on Security," are read by over 250,000 people. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, served on several government technical committees, and is regularly quoted in the press. Schneier is the Chief Security Technology Officer of BT. www.schneier.com

On the 74th episode of The Silver Bullet Security Podcast, Gary talks for a second time with Bruce Schneier. They revisit Bruce&#8217;s prediction in episode 9 that insight into economics and security would help vendors sell their products more efficiently. In addition, they discuss Bruce&#8217;s new book Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust that Society &#8230; Continue reading Show 074 &#8211; An Interview with Bruce Schneier The post Show 074 &#8211; An Interview with Bruce Schneier appeared first on Cigital &#187; The Silver Bullet Security Podcast with Gary McGraw .

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Security is both a feeling and a reality. You can feel secure without actually being secure, and you can be secure even though you don't feel secure. In the industry, we tend to discount the feeling in favor of the reality, but the difference between the two is important. It explains why we have so much security theater that doesn't work, and why so many smart security solutions go unimplemented. Two different fields?behavioral economics and the psychology of decision making'shed light on how we perceive security, risk, and cost. Learn how perception of risk matters and, perhaps more importantly, learn how to design security systems that will actually get used. Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and CTO of BT Counterpane, referred to by The Economist as a "security guru." He is the author of eight books?including the best sellers "Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly about Security in an Uncertain World,"Secrets and Lies," and "Applied Cryptography"?and hundreds of articles and academic papers. His influential newsletter, Crypto-Gram, and blog "Schneier on Security," are read by over 250,000 people. He is a prolific writer and lecturer, a frequent guest on television and radio, has testified before Congress, and is regularly quoted in the press on issues surrounding security and privacy.