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EPISODE 168
Broadcast Date:
June 21, 202119 minutes
Podcast Jun 21, 2021Root Causes 168: The Difference Between e-Signing and Digital Signing
In our technology discussions we frequently run into confusion between electronic document signing and digital document signing. This episode explains.
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EPISODE 167
Broadcast Date:
June 16, 202120 minutes
Podcast Jun 16, 2021Root Causes 167: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
The Colonial pipeline has captured the news cycles in recent weeks. Our hosts unpack what it known about this attack and how digital identity & PKI fit in.
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EPISODE 166
Broadcast Date:
June 8, 202110 minutes
Podcast Jun 08, 2021Root Causes 166: The Trouble with OU Fields
Of all aspects of public SSL certificates, few are as controversial as the OU field. Our hosts explain why this field is an industry flashpoint.
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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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Cybersecurity Podcast ‘Root Causes’ Surpasses 40,000 Listens
Press Release from Sectigo
Press Release Apr 01, 2021Digital Certificate Industry Veterans Tim Callan and Jason Soroko Reach 150 Episodes of Popular PKI and Security Podcast
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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.