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EPISODE 165
Broadcast Date:
June 2, 202127 minutes
Podcast Jun 02, 2021Root Causes 165: Blockchain - Proof of Work Versus Proof of Stake
We explain proof of work and proof of stake as blockchain consensus algorithms, the trouble with proof of work, and the future of consensus algorithms.
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EPISODE 164
Broadcast Date:
May 20, 202111 minutes
Podcast May 20, 2021Root Causes 164: Examining MFA Through out-of-Band Phone Calling
We explore out-of-band phone calling as a MFA method, including, what attacks it defends against successfully, and what attacks can circumvent it.
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EPISODE 163
Broadcast Date:
May 13, 202113 minutes
Podcast May 13, 2021Root Causes 163: What Puts the I in PKI?
Our hosts discuss the key qualities of credential form factors, how they are distinct from their infrastructure, and the minimum capabilities of PKI.
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EPISODE 162
Broadcast Date:
April 21, 202114 minutes
Podcast Apr 21, 2021Root 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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EPISODE 161
Broadcast Date:
April 15, 202122 minutes
Podcast Apr 15, 2021Root 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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EPISODE 160
Broadcast Date:
April 9, 202113 minutes
Podcast Apr 09, 2021Root 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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EPISODE 159
Broadcast Date:
March 31, 202115 minutes
Podcast Mar 31, 2021Root 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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EPISODE 158
Broadcast Date:
March 24, 202113 minutes
Podcast Mar 24, 2021Root 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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EPISODE 157
Broadcast Date:
March 19, 202112 minutes
Podcast Mar 19, 2021Root 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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Join us for our Q1 Sectigo Pulse webinar, where we'll cover the latest product and compliance news, and how these events might impact you and your business
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EPISODE 156
Broadcast Date:
March 16, 202118 minutes
Podcast Mar 16, 2021Root 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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EPISODE 155
Broadcast Date:
March 11, 202115 minutes
Podcast Mar 11, 2021Root 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.