Houston Matters
Companies are collecting personal data for AI use – is this a privacy bridge too far?
Posted on · We discuss the potential challenges the next level of digital data raises.
Tag: cybersecurity
Houston Matters
Bookstores sue over book rating law (July 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Two bookstores in Texas are suing over a new Texas law that requires them to rate books on their appropriateness and prohibits "sexually explicit" material from libraries.
Houston Matters
The digital world offers a lot of convenience. Can we use it all without sacrificing privacy?
Posted on · We weigh the pros and cons of online banking, medical records, app permissions, and public Wi-Fi, among other digital conveniences.
Houston Matters
The cybersecurity threat of TikTok (Jan. 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Now that TikTok has been banned from government-issued devices in Texas, we discuss what sort of threat the social media app may pose.
Town Square
Elon Musk, free speech, democracy, and the power of social media. Plus, another new season announcement on the Houston performing arts scene!
Posted on · Experts discuss what will happen when Elon Musk takes over Twitter, the changes coming to the platform, and what will be the impact on free speech. And, we get a preview of Main Theater's 47th season, including productions for children and families through their Theater for Youth series.
Town Square
What is the impact – and future – of Facebook and other digital technologies?
Posted on · Today, experts discuss the impact of social media, new digital technologies and digital activism. Plus, what do we know so far about the new omicron variant of the coronavirus?
Town Square
The Science Behind UFO Sightings And Possible Extraterrestrial Life
Posted on · UFOs are no longer something only covered by supermarket tabloids, but something that’s being taken a bit more seriously by experts.
Energy & Environment
AAA Advises Texans Against Panic-Buying Gasoline
Posted on · There is ample gas supply in the United States, officials said, but it's a matter of getting deliveries to states to meet demand.
Town Square
Understanding The New COVID Relief Package And Digging Deeper Into The SolarWinds Cybersecurity Attack
Posted on · It’s all about cybersecurity and nature of misinformation on the first half of the show. Then we switch gears to another topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds: stimulus checks and relief packages.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: Data Security In Health Care, And Understanding The Concept Of Microaggressions (July 13, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Cybersecurity in the health care industry, understanding the concept of microagressions, and an update on Houston sports.
News
Medical Devices Are Ubiquitous, Vital, And Often Unsecure
Posted on · Hundreds of health devices, including heart monitors, CT machines and anesthesia devices are all open targets
Houston Matters
Full Show: Dealing With Ransomware Attacks, Our Weekly Political Roundup, And Changes At Univ. Of St. Thomas (Aug. 21, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: How ransomware attacks affect Texas cities and towns, the latest politic news, changes at the University of St. Thomas, and musician Dylan LeBlanc performs.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: How Secure Is The U.S. Against Cybersecurity Threats?
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
News
Federal Government Launches Pipeline Cybersecurity Effort
Posted on · The initiative will be led by Homeland Security and the Energy Department.
Houston Matters
Transformation of Cybersecurity
Posted on · We talk with Chris Bronk, assistant professor at the University of Houston’s College of Technology on what is cybersecurity anyway, and what does its ongoing evolution mean for the industry?