[November 18, 2024] Docent Institute hosted the 2024 Chicago Security Speakeasy with 60 guests for drinks and dinner at the oldest private club in Chicago. A wonderful venue for a formal pre-holiday party and charity fundraiser. Thanks to my friends, the Schmitts for making it possible, as members of this exclusive club!… Read the rest
Docent’s Chicago Security Speakeasy on Nov 18th
Docent Institute is hosting a private CISO Dinner & Charity Fundraiser for Docent Institute for Greater Chicago Area security leaders on November 18th, 2024 at The Casino, near the Hancock Building, from 6-9pm. There will be appetizers, fine dining and open bar with special bourbon tasting from NetThunder.… Read the rest
Raising children on the eve of AI
[Article by juliawise on Lesswrong.com]
I think of us in some kind of twilight world as transformative AI looks more likely: things are about to change, and I don’t know if it’s about to get a lot darker or a lot brighter.… Read the rest
Docent Offers 2024 College Scholarship
This year, Docent Institute has partnered with ISSA Education Foundation to give a $2000 scholarship for undergraduate or graduate studies. Please learn more on issaef.org.
2024 RSA Conference Security Speakeasy
Thanks to our sponsors and a great group of about 160+ attendees for our 13th annual Security Speakeasy on May 6th. You can find a few photos in our Flickr album, here:
Interactive Cybersecurity Career Map
Explore thousands of federal cybersecurity job openings across the country and outside of the United States by clicking on the map below or using the drop-down menu. Select an area to find open cybersecurity positions in your preferred city, state, country, and salary range.… Read the rest
13th Annual RSAC Security Speakeasy
It is hard to believe that this event has reached the 13 year milestone! We have our biggest annual professional networking fundraiser at RSA Conference in San Francisco on May 6th. Reach out for the registration link. All attendees must register.… Read the rest
What are your kids doing online?
Statistics on kids’ use of online apps, services and screen time. What should parents and educators be concerned with?
Biologically Engineered DNA Data Storage will be a Layer of the Convergent Exponential Tech Stack
Interesting discussion of DNA storage [via OODA] – Science fiction has probably done a huge disservice to the emerging bioeconomy, depicting any engagement with biology-based entities or systems with what always seems to include the prerequisite unseemly, fear-inducing, salivary-esque, sometimes lugubrious blob-like, purple or green, mucousy, gelatin substance.… Read the rest
The Algorithm
“I think the problem with being surrounded by algorithmic recommendations is that it prevents us from being challenged and surprised a lot of the time, like everything is molded to our preferences that we’ve already expressed. The Spotify recommendations follow all the bands and genres that they know you like, that you engage with.… Read the rest