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Podcast Apr 21, 2021
Root Causes 162: What Is Sideloading?
In this episode we explain sideloading, its potential dangers, and the underlying motivators behind the sideloading debate.
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Podcast Apr 15, 2021
Root Causes 161: Consensus Algorithms & the Byzantine Generals Problem
In this episode our hosts explain consensus, proof of work, and the Byzantine Generals problem. Listen to the podcast to find out more.
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Podcast Apr 09, 2021
Root Causes 160: Purpose-built Quantum Computers for Breaking RSA
A new paper describes how a purpose-built quantum computer could break RSA encryption in fewer qbits than commonly are thought necessary.
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Podcast Mar 31, 2021
Root Causes 159: Encrypted Communication Provider Indicted
The CEO of an encrypted data devices and services provider has been indicted on RICO charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.
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Podcast Mar 24, 2021
Root Causes 158: Exchange Server Vulnerabilities
Our hosts discuss the reasons why on-premises services might present greater risk than providing the same capabilities in the cloud.
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Podcast Mar 19, 2021
Root Causes 157: New Revocation Research
Research of public revocation information examines revocation behavior from public CAs. Listen for the main takeaways and "revocation transparency."
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Podcast Mar 16, 2021
Root Causes 156: Kazakhstan Root Attack Revisited
In 2019 the Kazakh government attempted to force its citizens to trust its private root. A recent research paper examines this attack.
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Podcast Mar 11, 2021
Root Causes 155: Good for Subscribers Is Good for Relying Parties
We explore the relationship between Relying Parties and Certificate Subscribers and the downstream impact of needless certificate incidents and rules.
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Podcast Mar 08, 2021
Root Causes 154: Did Claus Peter Schnorr Just Break RSA?
A recently published paper claims to have destroyed the RSA algorithm, but many people are skeptical.
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Podcast Mar 05, 2021
Root Causes 153: Too Many Roots
Trust models in multi-vendor environments are particularly tricky. Learn about best practices in trusted roots for complex, global supply chain ecosystems.
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Podcast Mar 02, 2021
Root Causes 152: Digital Certificates and the SunSpec Alliance
We discuss how the SunSpec Alliance uses PKI to protect clean energy infrastructure including solar and electric vehicles.
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Webinar Feb 25, 2021
The Four Pillars of Certificate Automation
Join Senior Fellow Tim Callan and CTO of PKI Jason Soroko as they discuss in depth the four pillars of certificate automation and the concept they enable.