The concept of “hostile workplace” appears to be at the heart of Salesforce announcing they will fund the relocation of any employee that finds the new Texas law restricting abortion objectionable. It is interesting that Benioff, Salesforce’s president, didn’t just […]
Salesforce Reacts to Texas Law Change – Why you Should Follow Their Lead Read More »
As citizens in civilized society, we would always like for crimes to be prevented–or at least for criminals to be captured and prosecuted. We have an expectation that our intelligence agencies are protecting us, and that law enforcement can effectively
Finding Balance in the Two Sides of the Microsoft-DOJ Lawsuit Read More »
The FBI was holding the legal equivalent of a pair of twos and it knew the law was not on its side—sort of ironic for a law enforcement agency. Taking a page out of the Kenny Rogers book of knowing
FBI Folds after Apple Calls Its Bluff Read More »
The court hearing in the central FBI vs. Apple encryption showdown has been delayed (and perhaps cancelled), so we may have to wait to see who wins. But the public policy debate over privacy is more inflamed than ever, and
Encryption and Privacy Debates Highlight Critical Challenges for Consumers and Companies Read More »
I’m an ex-cop myself—granted, decades ago—and I fully appreciate the need to get access to evidence. However, right now Apple sells to an elite demographic of folks typically affluent who mostly are in their 40s and up. Or, in other
The ongoing legal battle between Apple and the FBI has dominated security news for a few weeks now. There are always presentations and discussions related to privacy and encryption at the annual RSA Conference, but current events made it a
Apple vs FBI Battle Casts Shadow Over RSA Conference Read More »
You can’t protect a thing by destroying it or giving it up. Protecting freedom by giving it up under the guise of “national security” is like protecting $1,000 in cash from being stolen by lighting it on fire. Ultimately, you
Dear, FBI: You Can’t Protect Freedom By Surrendering It Read More »
