The final day of the Hackers on Planet Earth (HOPE) conference in New York celbrated the hacker spirit -- an upbeat finish for an audience still in shock from Saturday's surprise FBI arrest of invited speaker Steve Rambam. Jello Biafra, former lead singer of iconic punk-rock band the Dead Kennedys and an outspoken speaker on politics, began his keynote speech on Sunday talking about the arrest. Biafra, a speaker at several previous HOPE conferences, remarked that the conference felt more "spook-heavy" than previous ones. "I don't think that's necessarily bad," he said. "I think it's important to come face to face with people who have a lot of power." . The link for this article located at ComputerWorld.com is no longer available. . As the HOPE conference concludes, the hacker community reflects on recent challenges, solidarity, and the essential role of innovation and digital rights advocacy.. HOPE Conference Highlights, Jello Biafra Keynote, FBI Arrest Impact. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
This year's RSA Conference was another opportunity for the security glitterati to shine. The event, which attracted a record 13,000 visitors, also was a testament to how hot the security market is. . As for me, I got a chance to walk the floor, meet top security companies and listen to a number of keynote speeches. I heard a lot of hyperbole and security dogma. Some vendors surprised me with their clarity of vision, while I was baffled by the hype and confusing messages of others. The link for this article located at ZDNet.com is no longer available. . Key takeaways from the RSA Conference highlighting current cybersecurity trends and notable presentations. Uncover the forefront of security leadership now.. Security Leadership Trends, Market Insights, RSA Conference Highlights. . Benjamin D. Thomas
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