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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisWhat a terrific conversation in a standing-room-only session at RSAC 2026 . Special thanks to Illumio and my distinguished and battle tested panelists: Andrew Rubin Founder & CEO of Illumio David Boda CSRO, Nationwide Building Society Sherrod DeGrippo GM Global Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Tim Brown Former CISO, SolarWinds We covered the myths, misaligned incentives, and dangerous illusions that are undermining security. A heartfelt thank you to Illumio and Andrew Rubin for creating a special space for this level of open dialogue. May we continue to have honest conversations that drive meaningful progress in cybersecurity. I love technology but I love mankind even more. Let's build a safer, securer, and more resilient place for everyone.
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared this🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 The State Department is launching a new entity to counter cyberattacks from Iran and other adversaries, including China, Russia, North Korea, and foreign terrorist organizations. This is welcome news. The State Department launching a Bureau of Emerging Threats shows we’re finally taking AI, cyber, and space-based risks seriously. Thank you to Marco Rubio for prioritizing this. https://lnkd.in/ekvg6ckzState Department launches effort to counter cyberattacks, AI risks from Iran, othersState Department launches effort to counter cyberattacks, AI risks from Iran, others
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisHi everyone: Kemal Piskin is a terrific leader. Reposting his job opening for awareness.Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisExciting opportunity to join our corporate cybersecurity team (hybrid)! TSC is seeking a Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Analyst to lead the sustainment and programmatic maturation of enterprise security frameworks. This position is responsible for the management of comprehensive cybersecurity policies and the technical validation of security controls to ensure mission-critical systems remain aligned with federal regulatory mandates. The ideal candidate would be located in the Huntsville, AL, Bloomington, IN or DC metro area with the ability to work on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will maintain a state of continuous audit-readiness and serve as a key member of the cybersecurity team, helping ensure TSC meets its compliance and audit objectives across a broad set of enterprise systems and applications. They will also contribute to secure rollout of emerging technologies such as AI tools and capabilities. This role provides a unique opportunity to bridge traditional federal compliance with the future of AI-driven defense operations. https://lnkd.in/etzaf_m8
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisAs a mom, I don't just check in with my kids to learn the facts of their day, but to continue to develop our familial bond. The fact that young tech workers are pawning family time off on AI agents is heartbreaking. Optimizing productivity at the expense of real life. https://lnkd.in/eQevNjQbSorry, Mom. You’re Chatting With an A.I. Agent, Not Your Son.Sorry, Mom. You’re Chatting With an A.I. Agent, Not Your Son.
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisOne death prompted by chatbots is too many. We've had far more than one. AI should never come close to suggesting self-harm to any users, and if it does, the companies ought to be held to account. Guardrails are overdue to prevent further senseless tragedy. https://lnkd.in/eemibWi5The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children’s DeathsThe Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children’s Deaths
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisGood writing has value in and of itself. Beauty, clarity, and originality all matter as much as merely expressing the point you’re trying to make. And understanding writing similarly makes generating AI writing better and more effective. https://lnkd.in/epM2JVuEAI makes human writing more valuable—and changes how schools should teach itAI makes human writing more valuable—and changes how schools should teach it
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisUsing AI to create any nonconsensual images or videos of people, especially nude images of children, is unconscionable, and Grok has certainly had issues with this. But why sue xAI when it was a different platform licensing their algorithm that facilitated their victimization? The lawsuit against xAI raises an important question of accountability. According to reports, the perpetrator used a third-party app that was licensing xAI's technology (or algorithm) to generate these images. If that's accurate, the wrongdoing lies with the individual who deliberately created and distributed the material, and with the platform that chose to offer an uncensored or poorly safeguarded version of the model to users. https://lnkd.in/eS2GcZjETennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse materialTennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisAnyone who's ever faced a ticket caused by Byzantine parking ordinances and ambiguous signage knows how frustrating parsing these laws can be. If this app could assist residents of San Francisco, that's amazing. But let's hope hallucinations don't lead to further problems. https://lnkd.in/eKZnUKicThis AI-powered app helps drivers decode SF parking rulesThis AI-powered app helps drivers decode SF parking rules
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Theresa Payton ✪ shared thisAs deepfakes proliferate and improve frighteningly in quality, we’re witnessing the flip side to their problem. Not only can we no longer fully tell what is fake, we cannot always trust what is real. https://lnkd.in/dHCSWPzqNetanyahu Posts ‘Proof of Life’ Video as A.I. Sows Doubts About What’s RealNetanyahu Posts ‘Proof of Life’ Video as A.I. Sows Doubts About What’s Real
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Theresa Payton ✪ reacted on thisTheresa Payton ✪ reacted on thisThe RSAC Security Scholar program brings together 60 students, selected by directors from more than 40 schools, for a curated experience at #RSAC Conference. One of the most special moments of the program is a closed-door session with a leading expert, where students can ask anything. In 2026, the Security Scholar alumni and the Class of 2026 had the opportunity to host Rob Joyce. For a full 50 minutes, students challenged him on offensive and defensive technical issues, geopolitics, and policy. Thank you, Rob, for being candid, generous, and genuine with the next generation of cyber defenders.
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Theresa Payton ✪ reacted on thisTheresa Payton ✪ reacted on thisSo a mountaineer, a bodybuilder, and the co-founder of Fortune Most Powerful Women walk into a bar... Okay, not really. But we're doing a live radio show together on SiriusXM. Pattie Sellers and Anne Marie Chaker are the hosts of LIFT, where they feature "CEOs, superstars, super influencers, and dog-lovers (not an official category, I added that last one) and talk about how to marry success with physical, mental, and emotional strength." I'm their guest this week and you won't want to miss this one. These women know how to go deep. In addition to being a bodybuilder/author/speaker, Anne Marie is a seasoned journalist and former WSJ reporter. And in addition to having risen through the ranks at Fortune, Pattie is the co-founder of a media company (Sellers Easton Media) and co-founder of Journey to Lead. Join us live on SiriusXM (Stars, Channel 109) Thursday at 12 noon ET. Listen to LIFT wherever you get your podcasts → https://lnkd.in/ewwcaraK You can write to the show, call in live, or leave a voicemail on the LIFT Line anytime! 📧 LiftLine@siriusxm.com 📞 888-947-8277
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Theresa Payton ✪ reacted on thisTheresa Payton ✪ reacted on thisFor 35 years, the Center for the Management of Information Technology (CMIT) at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce has shaped how organizations understand and apply technology. Our work sits at the intersection of research and practice—bringing together faculty, students, and industry leaders to generate insights on AI, cybersecurity, digital innovation, and product management. The result is work that is not only rigorous, but usable. This milestone also marks a leadership transition for CMIT. Since founding the Center in 1991, Professor Ryan Nelson has guided its growth and impact, building a community that continues to influence the future of business and technology. Join us on May 1 for the Knowledge ∞ Continuum as we mark 35 years of CMIT—and close the day with a celebratory toast to the community and leadership behind it. ️Register by April 3 to secure early-bird pricing: https://lnkd.in/dkqAKk6j #UVA #McIntire #CMIT #KnowledgeContinuum #ThoughtLeadership #AI #Innovation
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Privacy in the Age of Big Data: Recognizing Threats, Defending Your Rights, and Protecting Your Family
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Featured on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart on January 21, 2014.
Digital data collection and surveillance gets more pervasive and invasive by the day; but the best ways to protect yourself and your data are all steps you can take yourself. The devices we use to get just-in-time coupons, directions when we’re lost, and maintain connections with loved ones no matter how far away they are, also invade our privacy in ways we might not even be aware of. Our devices send and collect data about…Featured on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart on January 21, 2014.
Digital data collection and surveillance gets more pervasive and invasive by the day; but the best ways to protect yourself and your data are all steps you can take yourself. The devices we use to get just-in-time coupons, directions when we’re lost, and maintain connections with loved ones no matter how far away they are, also invade our privacy in ways we might not even be aware of. Our devices send and collect data about us whenever we use them, but that data is not safeguarded the way we assume it would be.
Privacy is complex and personal. Many of us do not know the full extent to which data is collected, stored, aggregated, and used. As recent revelations indicate, we are subject to a level of data collection and surveillance never before imaginable. While some of these methods may, in fact, protect us and provide us with information and services we deem to be helpful and desired, others can turn out to be insidious and over-arching.
Book Forward by the Honorable Howard A. Schmidt. Co authors: Theresa Payton & Ted Claypoole
Privacy in the Age of Big Data highlights the many positive outcomes of digital surveillance and data collection while also outlining those forms of data collection to which we may not consent, and of which we are likely unaware. Payton and Claypoole skillfully introduce readers to the many ways we are ‘watched,’ and how to adjust our behaviors and activities to recapture our privacy. The authors suggest the tools, behavior changes, and political actions we can take to regain data and identity security. Anyone who uses digital devices will want to read this book for its clear and no-nonsense approach to the world of big data and what it means for all of us.Other authors -
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Findings and Lessons Learned from the DHS Cyber Test Bed Project
Prepared and presented for the 13th UNC-Charlotte Cyber Security Symposium, October 10, 2012
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Protecting Your Internet Identity: Are You Naked Online?
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Foreword by: Chris Swecker. Co Authors: Ted Claypoole & Theresa Payton
This book examines the public persona created about you on the Internet and explores ways to explore it, revise it, and use it to your advantage. Protect your children, your privacy and your career with this practical advice.Other authors -
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Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth
Rowman and Littlefield
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YouTube Interviews on Privacy: Ted Claypoole and Theresa Payton
We examine Talking Cars, Data Aggregators, International Privacy Laws, Biometrics, Smart Homes and EZ Passes -- for a start.
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