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Data privacy and data security are not the same
ZDNet
3 August 2020

IEEE Senior member Kayne McGladrey discusses the importance of trust when it comes to data privacy and how that is a key differentiator from data security.

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26 August 2020	SupplyChainBrain		Drones, Driverless Trucks and Robots: Dreams of a Final Mile IEEE Fellow Panagiotis Tsiotras discusses current and future applications for drones and robotic systems enabling more efficient last-mile delivery.
13 August 2020	Computer Weekly		Aerospace and satellite comms: The next growth frontier for cloud service providers? IEEE Senior member Paul Kostek comments on the future application of cloud technology within aerospace and satellite communications.
10 August 2020	DataQuest (Cybermedia Group)		DataQuest Organizes Virtual Roundtable Focused on Deep Tech in India and the Road Ahead IEEE member Jayakrishnan T shared insights on need and applications of Deep Tech, and challenges faced by large organizations and start-ups.
10 August 2020	EdTech Magazine		Clean Sweep: How Sanitization Drones Can Improve Campus Safety IEEE Senior member Ella Atkins discusses how drones can be utilized to sanitize classrooms and larger educational areas on college campuses.
5 August 2020	Forbes		Counterfeiting In Manufacturing: Is Your Trash Being Illegally Recycled? IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how counterfeiters get their hands on defective parts and packaging that is discarded in manufacturers’ trash or recycling bins and the ways in which consumers can protect themselves from this as well as how engineers can develop products to ensure product authenticity.
23 July 2020	NBC News Online		Robots, QR codes and Bluetooth: Businesses turn to tech as they reopen IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how human-robot cooperation is enabling society to better combat COVID-19 via improved cleaning and disinfecting capabilities.
21 July 2020	The Next Platform		Next Platform TV for July 21, 2020 IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses the opportunities and challenges quantum computing creates for the energy and utility industry.
10 July 2020	Further Education News (FE News)		COVID-19: Addressing the internet accessibility issue in education IEEE Senior member David Witkowski writes on the importance of digital inclusion and equity to ensure online learning is accessible for all students throughout this time.
9 July 2020	Forbes		Bad To The Bot: Is Your Chat Bot Hurting Your Customer Service? IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses five considerations companies should think about when implementing chat bots into their businesses.
1 July 2020	The Next Platform		The Next Platform TV for July 1, 2020 IEEE member Mario Milicevic discusses the opportunities and challenges quantum computing poses for transportation’s many facets.
30 June 2020	People’s Posts and Telecommunications News		VR Technology Bridges the Gap between Time and Space (Chinese Version) IEEE Senior member Xun Luo discusses how VR creates connected universal experiences around the globe, and helps us deal with challenges brought by COVID-19.
29 June 2020	SearchEnterpriseAI		Deep learning's role in the evolution of machine learning IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses the evolution of machine learning and its applications.
23 June 2020	TechRepublic		Is low-code/no-code the future of application development? IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses low-code development platforms and their potential business applications.
22 June 2020	Raconteur		Five ways to stop phishing in its tracks IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran comments on the ways organisations can better protect themselves from phishing threats whilst employees work remotely. He argues cybersecurity training is essential, giving an example of how inhouse security teams can raise awareness throughout the company.
21 June 2020	Correio do Povo		Demand for the use of virtual reality in medicine is expected to grow after the pandemic (Portuguese Version) IEEE member Anderson Maciel discusses the benefits of technology in health and the demand for virtual reality use in medicine that is expected to grow after the pandemic.
10 June	Business Reporter	Privacy and Security	Future of Work: Closing the cyber-skills gap IEEE Senior member Steven Furnell writes on the future of work arguing that in order to address future cyber security concerns, organizations need to improve their workforce’s cyberliteracy.
9 June 2020	SupplyChainBrain	Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure	How a Digital Twin Can Prepare Supply Chains for Emergencies IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses digital twins and how they can be leveraged to limit supply chain disruptions.
9 June 2020	Computer Weekly	Privacy and Security	e92plus adds zero-trust response with Ericom signing IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran comments on the rise and different types of phishing attacks relating to COVID-19 claims. A UK team secured this after identifying a news jumping opportunity and distributing a media alert locally.
8 June 2020	CSO		A 10-point plan to vet SaaS provider security IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses best practices for vetting SaaS providers' security provisions.
8 June 2020	SearchCIO		What is the future of hybrid cloud for businesses? IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses the growth of the hybrid cloud model and the various reasons for organizations to have a mix on premises and cloud.
6 June 2020	SearchCIO		Is facial recognition the new norm? IEEE member Sukanya Mandal shares insights on facial recognition, how it works, how it has gained momentum and what the threat is.
19 May 2020	Data Center Knowledge	Privacy and Security	Five Tips for Remote Data Center Manager Security During the Pandemic IEEE Fellow Tom Coughlin discusses various ways that data center employees now working remotely due to COVID-19 can ensure safe and secure data centers.
11 May 2020	Machine Design	Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure	Adopt Digital Twins to Mitigate Pandemic Fallout IEEE Fellow Karen Panetaa discusses how digital twins can help enterprises react and adapt to supply chain disruptions.
11 May 2020	SearchStorage		Storage and database innovation evolve in tandem IEEE Fellow Tom Coughlin discusses storage and database technologies and how their capabilities are being augmented by innovation.
11 May 20202	ZDNet		How AI and ML are helping first responders IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the ways artificial intelligence and machine learning can help firefighters, police officers, and EMS medics respond to emergencies and save lives.
8 May 2020	The Robot Report		Cybersecurity shouldn’t be overlooked during COVID-19 response, says IEEE expert IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses robotics in healthcare and how to use artificial intelligence to secure them and expand their capabilities.
6 May 2020	TechNewsWorld		Oculus Quest Production Stymied by Pandemic IEEE member David Krum and IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta speak on innovations in VR tech and applications.
5 May 2020	IoT Agenda		Learn the IoT botnets basics every IT expert should know IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses how and why IoT devices have vulnerabilities that make them easier targets.
5 May 2020	SearchEnterpriseAI		6 key benefits of AI for business IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how artificial intelligence will help businesses move quicker in a digital age.
1 May 2020	Government Technology		Experts: Smart City Work Should Stay the Course Amid Crisis IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how emerging technologies can be leveraged in innovative ways to enable cities to better combat COVID-19 and other disasters.
29 April 2020	Gazeta de Alagoas		Excessive use of the Internet can lead to network problems (Portuguese Version) IEEE member Luiz Fernando Bittencourt discusses how the increase in residential broadband used in quarantine can cause congestion and affect the performance of apps.
27 April 2020	CSO		10 ways to get more from your security budget IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses the importance of security leaders periodically re-assessing the risks facing their organizations, identifying the biggest ones, and re-aligning their investments to those risks in order to get the most of their budgets.
24 April 2020	E&E News		3D-printed health equipment could curb waste, help workers IEEE members Matthew Fiedler and Samantha Snabes discuss the work they are doing to produce PPE components like comfort straps and face shields for COVID-19 healthcare workers as well as the benefits of additive manufacturing to reduce waste.
20 April 2020	SearchSecurity		Zero-trust networking adoption, management, complexities IEEE Senior member Jack Burbank discusses the zero-trust approach for enterprise networking.
17 April 2020	TechRepublic		Moore's Law turns 55: Is it still relevant? IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the relevance of Moore’s Law and how related technology to the Law will likely shift from traditional silicon transistors to quantum computing.
16 April 2020	Dark Reading		Technologists Pose Secure Certification for Immunity IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses digital immunity certificates and the key ways that consumers and businesses can ensure seamless widespread adoption.
15 April 2020	TechTarget		A tale of two telepresence robotics user stories IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta is quoted discussing the benefits of using telepresence in healthcare and the future innovations the tech will see as it spreads to new industries.
13 April 2020	Digital Trends		A staggering problem’: Working from home could lead to massive data leaks IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discussses the increased risk of data breaches due to the high number of people working from home.
6 April 2020	Correio da Bahia		Data security during home office time (Portuguese Version) IEEE member Marcos Simplício explains the need to protect ourselves and to stay alert to ensure digital security both individually, and company.
3 April 2020	MarketWatch		The internet is being put to its greatest test, and it is passing (so far) IEEE member Mario Milicevic discusses the current bandwidth and infrastructure of the internet and how its increase of usage from consumers is impacting its ability to function properly.
31 March 2020	Cyber Security Hub	Privacy and Security	Monitoring And Preparing For Emerging Coronavirus-Related Cyber Security Threats IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses how organizations, specifically small businesses, can best protect themselves during times when bad actors are increasingly attacking.
30 Marh 2020	EdTech: Focus on Higher Education	Privacy and Security	3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Campus Security IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses how AI can be strategically leveraged to optimize network security on college and university campuses.
26 March 2020	The Security Ledger		Episode 179: CISO Eye on the Virus Guy – Assessing COVID’s Cyber RisksThe Security Ledger IEEE Member Kayne McGladrey discusses the cyber risks of telecommuting and remote meetings and how to combat them.
20 March 2020	Dark Reading	Privacy and Security	Attack Surface, Vulnerabilities Increase as Orgs Respond to COVID-19 Crisis IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran discusses the ways to secure data between remote workers and core systems, mobile device management capabilities, and containerization as an option for companies to separate corporate and personal data on an employee's device.
19 March 2020	NBC News Online		The best noise cancelling headphones to shop in 2020 IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the technology behind active noise cancelling headphones, how they work, and what consumers should take into consideration when deciding if noise cancelling headphones are right for them.
4 March 2020	EdTech Magazine		Finding the Right Cloud Solution for Your District’s Storage Needs IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses how integrating with cloud solutions can benefit K-12 school districts in various ways.
3 March 2020	SearchBusiness Analytics		Top embedded analytics examples in enterprise applications IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the applications of embedded analytics and how they allow different data to be looked at quickly without having to be an expert user in a software product.
26 February 2020	The New York Times		Air Travelers Can't See All of It, but More Tech Is Moving Them Along IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how sensor and thermal image technology can give maintenance crews advanced notice for damages on airplanes.
10 February 2020	SearchSecurity		Beat common types of cyberfraud with security awareness IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses the importance of security awareness programs in helping employees detect various types of cyberfraud.
3 February 2020	eMarketer		Connected Cars 2020 IEEE Senior member Alex Wyglinski discusses the importance of creating uniform vehicle protocols and standards for everything from safety to communications to commerce and entertainment.
25 January 2020	TechRepublic		Python: Where to learn it and why you should do it now IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the importance of learning Python as a programming language, especially for those who want to enter into technical professions, as well as where one can go to learn Python.
24 January 2020	EdTech Magazine	Industry, Innovation + Infrastructure	Superconvergence Is the Next Iteration of Data Center Technology IEEE Fellow Tom Coughlin discusses the benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure and how its five capabilities (networking, storage, computing, virtualization and management) impact higher education and K-12 school districts.
21 January 2020	Dark Reading	Privacy and Security	7 Tips for Infosec Pros Considering a Lateral Career Move IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses the importance of hiring a diverse workforce within cybersecurity, the competition for talent within infosec, and general advice for security practitioners who want to work in a new area of the industry but don't know how to go about doing it.
14 January 2020	PCMag.com		How to Create Events to Help Girls Prepare for STEM Careers IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta shares actionable insights on how to best engage young girls when helping them prepare for STEM-related careers.
12 January 2020	Construction Executive	Industry, Innovation + Infrastructure	Smarter Construction With IoT IEEE member Geoff Mulligan authored an article that discusses the role IoT plays in making construction projects safer.
16 December 2019	eMarketer	Privacy and Security	Smart Homes 2020 IEEE Senior member Alex Wyglinski discusses the importance of privacy and security for IoT devices in the home as well as the work the research community is doing to identify vulnerabilities.
9 December 2019	Marie Claire	Privacy and Security	Does your ex know your passwords? IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran explores the best way to keep your passwords secure and the steps to take.
8 December 2019	Network World		5G in 2020: Still just a private party IEEE Senior member Babak Beheshti discusses how 5G will make a mark in 2020 through private deployments.
6 December 2019	The Space Show		The Space Show – Panagiotis (Panos) Tsiotras, IEEE IEEE Fellow Panagiotis Tsiotras discusses various related topics including advanced AI and robotics for all spaceflight, autonomous vehicles and the applications of software vs. hardware in space.
12 December 2019	Construction Executive		Smarter Construction With IoT IEEE member Geoff Mulligan authored an article that discusses the role IoT plays in making construction projects safer.
15 November 2019	TechCrunch		You’ve heard of CRISPR, now meet its newer, savvier cousin CRISPR Prime IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses CRISPR, Prime Editing, and the future of genome editing at length, resulting in an article focusing entirely on her POV on the emerging technologies and their immense potential to benefit humanity in a variety of ways.
8 November 2019	The Space Show		The Space Show – Ella Atkins, IEEE IEEE Senior member Ella Atkins discusses the use of robotics in space, leveraging tech for space for the future, autonomous terrestrial, air & space vehicles, human spaceflight and more.
4 November 2019	Open Access Government		Technology and stress: A complex, evolving relationship IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran explores whether technology can really be the answer to our modern anxieties that are often caused by technology itself.
31 October 2019	Network World		Big Four carriers want to rule IoT by simplifying IEEE Senior member Shawn Chandler discusses how mobile carriers can take advantage of the IoT.
29 October 2019	Estado de Minas		Millenial parents accept virtual reality for 3D heart (Portguese Version) IEEE member Artur Ziviani discusses the growing confidence of Millenial parents about the use of Artificial Intelligence and even a 3D heart transplant for the treatment of their children if necessary.
28 October 2019	Robotics Business Review		Millennial Parents Show Growing Trust in AI, Robotics for Health Care Robotics Business Review’s editorial team shines a spotlight on several of the 2019 Generation AI study’s key findings focusing on robotics and their healthcare-focused applications.
24 October 2019	IoT Agenda		How did the Apollo landing shape future uses of IoT? IEEE Senior member Paul Kostek discusses how the technology used to make the Apollo lunar landing possible was just the start of the spread of IoT to manufacturing, healthcare and education.
18 October 2019	PCMag.com		How to Design Events to Inspire Girls About STEM Careers IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the importance of strategically engaging young girls when attempting to facilitate interest in STEM.
15 October 2019	Axios		The future of spacewalks is more robots and less humans IEEE Senior member Ella Atkins discusses robotics’ impact on the future of spacewalks.
April 17, 2020	TechRepublic		Moore's Law turns 55: Is it still relevant? IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the relevance of Moore’s Law and how related technology to the Law will likely shift from traditional silicon transistors to quantum computing.

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