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Guest Post — What is Keeping University Chief Information Security Officers Up at Night

An SNSI research project looks at the views of university Chief Information Security Officers toward network security, potential threats, data security, and the risks posed by Sci-Hub.

  • By Susie Winter
  • Apr 21, 2023
  • 1 Comment
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

Watch Out for the Silent Librarian: An Interview with Crane Hassold

Silent Librarian is an international phishing organization that “angles” for university network credentials on behalf of the Iranian government. Crane Hassold gives us the lowdown on this dangerous scam.

  • By Rick Anderson
  • Jan 27, 2021
  • 7 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

Locks, Keys, and Firewalls — Why Internet Security Requires Digital, Analog . . . and Diligent Humans

Internet security seems to be crumbling before our eyes, and our media and leaders are not immune and lack a crucial understanding of how vulnerable a totally digital world can be. The answer may lie with analog technologies.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Aug 10, 2016
  • 6 Comments
  • Time To Read: 8 mins

Cyberwar and Cyberterror — New and Unwelcome Companions in Publishing and Culture

The emerging spectre of cyberwar and cyberterror has real implications for academic and scientific publishers, who already deal with the side effects and may become targets in the future.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Dec 22, 2014
  • 6 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

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