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MIT launches new data privacy-focused initiative
Strategic use of data is vital for progress in science, commerce, and even politics, but at the same time, citizens are demanding more responsible, respectful use of personal data. Internet users have never felt more helpless about how their data are being used: Surveys show that the vast majority of U.S. adults feel that they…
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Working toward a more secure world
Well before arriving on campus, Peninah (Nina) Levine knew what she wanted from her undergraduate education: “I came to MIT to be in an environment that would push me beyond my comfortable limits,” says Levine, a senior majoring in nuclear science and engineering (NSE). “I had to find where my passions lay and forge my…
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Eight Lincoln Laboratory technologies named 2020 R&D 100 Award winners
Eight technologies developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers, either wholly or in collaboration with researchers from other organizations, were among the winners of the 2020 R&D 100 Awards. Annually since 1963, these international R&D awards recognize 100 technologies that a panel of expert judges selects as the most revolutionary of the past year. Six of…
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Kerry Emanuel, David Sabatini, and Peter Shor receive BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge awards
The BBVA Foundation awarded three MIT professors Frontiers of Knowledge Awards for their work in climate change, biology and biomedicine, and quantum computation. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Professor Kerry A. Emanuel, Department of Biology Professor David Sabatini, and Department of Mathematics Professor Peter Shor were recognized in the 12th edition of this…
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3 Questions: Areg Danagoulian on a new arms control tool and the future of nuclear security
Areg Danagoulian, associate professor in the MIT Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, has built a career around nuclear detection technology. His work has focused, among other things, on a system that could greatly improve the current process for verifying compliance of nuclear warheads. Earlier this year, he published new work on physical cryptographic nuclear…
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Cryptomathic Innovates in mobile security by extending its MASC solution with an Insights Service -Reaction Engine
Cryptomathic is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to our Mobile App Security Solution (MASC) offering with Insights Service. Insights Service integrates a brand new and highly performant reaction engine, designed to deliver efficient Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) for risk-sensitive mobile applications. Cryptomathic is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to our Mobile App Security…
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Choice of app protection approach affects how well protected is an app
The choice of app protection should not be taken lightly. Modern applications face numerous threats that evolve alongside advancements in cybersecurity. To ensure comprehensive security, you must select an approach that aligns with your app’s specific needs and risk profile. The choice of app protection should not be taken lightly. Modern applications face numerous threats…
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Unveiling Obsidian: The Next-Gen Payment Platform for the Cloud Era
We are delighted to announced the launch of Obsidian, a cutting-edge payment platform designed to meet the evolving needs of the payment industry. The platform offers a robust, cloud-based solution tailored for payment card issuers, wallet providers, and fintech innovators. We are delighted to announced the launch of Obsidian, a cutting-edge payment platform designed to…
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Quantum-Resistant Short-Lived Certificates
Short-lived certificates play a vital role in current infrastructures, finding a suitable quantum-resistant alternative to the currently used traditional signature schemes is important. This article evaluates the standardized quantum-resistant signature algorithms for this application. Short-lived certificates play a vital role in current infrastructures, finding a suitable quantum-resistant alternative to the currently used traditional signature schemes…