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Podcast 1740: 2-Factor Voice Authentication & Richard Stiennon Returns

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[/vc_cta][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”5″][vc_single_image image=”14575″ img_size=”Large” alignment=”center” title=”Show Notes: Hour 1″][vc_column_text]Robert Capps isn NuData Security’s Vice President of Business Development, Robert is responsible for developing and nurturing company partnerships and channels. He is a recognized technologist, thought leader and advisor with over 20 years of experience in the design, management and protection of complex information systems.

Researchers at the University of Michigan created 2-factor voice authentication by creating a wearable device like a necklace, earbuds or eyeglass attachment that runs software called VAuth It continuously registers speech-induced vibrations on the user’s body, then pairs them with the audio, providing verification of the person’s identity.

Listen to Robert Capps, VP Nudata Security

 

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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 25, 2017

  • Cut The Cord With CloudTech1’s Satellite-Based, High-Speed Internet Connections
  • Orbio Space Technology Wins $500,000 In Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
  • Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Lewan Discloses Details Of Co-Working


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Podcast 1739: Thanksgiving with the Cheapskate

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”3″][vc_single_image image=”11549″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” title=”Show Notes Hour 1″][vc_column_text]Rick Broida is a columnist for CNet who has worn the title of Cheapskate proudly for the past 10 years!

Throughout the year he is on the hunt for the best deals that can be found.  Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been two post Thanksgiving days when stores have traditionally lowered prices with hopes of ending the year on a profitable note.  In fact, however, Rick knows and can lead you to great deals all year long.  This weekend he will lead you, our faithful friends, to the very best deals available in the hidden corners of the Internet.

Listen to Rick Broida 10th Anniversary Cheapskate


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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 18, 2017

 

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Show Notes

Hour 2

The second hour of our show is dedicated to answering your questions.

If you are listening over the Michigan Talk Radio Network or to our Podcasts (subscribe through iTunes) send us an email.  Today it’s a holiday crew here

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Podcast 1738: No Wonder These Women Lead-MCWT & Brand Awareness

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Have a question for our tech experts? Use the form below to leave us your problem and we’ll get you some answers this week.

Remember: The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!  ;-b

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Kathleen Norton-Schock joins the advisors to report on the Past. Present and Future of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology including:

  1. MCWT Web Design Competition
  2. Results of MCWT Gala fundraiser
  3. The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Allison Gleeson its “Woman of the Year in Technology.” Gleeson is the Sr. VP of the Americas for Cisco.
  4. MCWT Giving Tuesday Campaign – 11/28
  5. MCWT Record Year for Grants – and who the grantors are, and the purposes of the grants
     6. New MCWT President (Rebecca Bray)

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Kathleen is also the cohost of Diva Tech Talk along with Amanda Lewan and Nicole Johnson Scheffler.  She will discuss some of the outstanding guests they have interviewed, the future of the podcast and Diva Tech Talk’s celebration of NATIONAL WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY (11/19)

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MiTechNews Headlines for Nov. 11, 2017


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Podcast 1737: Red Level Microsoft Report & Youmacon 2017

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Have a question for our tech experts? Use the form below to leave us your problem and we’ll get you some answers this week.

Remember: The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!  ;-b

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”5″][vc_single_image image=”14461″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”5″][vc_column_text]Justin Coffey, is the Microsoft Solutions Manager for Red Level Networks and has helped us understand the many facets of Microsoft.  Justin returns to help us catch up with all the Microsoft News that has come out in the past few days.  Not only is there a huge update available (Fall Creator’s Update) but there are many other important announcements to be aware of.  Get ready to take notes…Redmond is on the move!

Red Level is a technology consulting firm, cloud solutions developer and managed IT services provider that serves businesses throughout the Michigan.

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Cal Carson has a report on Youmacon, the Japanese anime culture festival going on at Cobo Center in Detroit November 2-5.  This colorful festival last year drew over 21,000 people to Detroit.

Listen to Cal talk about Youmacon

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Podcast 1736 : Bad Rabbit, Only in Michigan, Cord Cutting

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Remember: The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!  ;-b

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Sophie Boudreau is a freelance write for Only in Michigan website.  Sophie is originally from the west side of the state (Holland, specifically) and she graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a degree in Screen Arts & Cultures. Following a year as a Fulbright grantee in Malaysia, Sophie returned to Michigan and started searching for writing-related jobs. She actually came across Only In Your State via a Craigslist ad about a Michigan freelance writing position, Sophie has now been with the company for a year and while she continue to work primarily with the Only In Michigan and Only In Detroit initiatives, she also oversee video projects for the website as a whole. Sophie currently live in Grand Rapids.

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Charlie Nooney is President and CEO of MobiTV, a company that helps video content providers …


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Podcast 1735 The Cure for KRACK & Duo Security

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Don’t let this happen to your home or office.  KRACK is a security flaw in the WPA2 protocol, which could see an adversary break the encryption between a router and a device, allowing them to intercept and interfere with network traffic.

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Dug Song was recently featured in Michigan news:

Ann Arbor-based Duo Security, a cybersecurity firm with 500 employees, has set a record for venture capital valuation in Michigan after securing a new round of $70 million in investment.

The company’s value is now more than $1 billion as it takes on more customers and ponders its future in Ann Arbor.

Duo Security Explains the KRACK vulnerability 

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Podcast 1734: We’re Back! Equifax Leak & Kaspersky Fallout Oct. 14, 2017

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The whole crew (Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Foster Braun) is back in studio for this special live program.  This is Foster’s first time back in the studio since his stay in the hospital and we are anxious to see how that turns out.

It has been quite a couple of months!  Gary weathered the hurricane season in Ft. Lauderdale, Shared Adventureand we are still waiting for photographic proof that this isn’t just a figment of Capt. B’s imagination!  LOL

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This past week should be called “Cyber Insecurity”! First Equifax admits to a leaky help page and pulls the plug on it and Russian Cybersecurity agency Kaspersky Lab is now being black listed because of allegations that they helped Russian hackers affect our last presidential …


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Podcast 1733 Lazarus Edition 10-7-17

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Ed Rudel and Cal Carson cohost a special edition of the Internet Advisor Podcast.  They touch on tech news of the week such as the end of AOL’s AIM messenger after nearly 25 years., the launch of iPhone 8 and many other hot topics.

Foster Braun is on the road to recovery and joins them via phone.  The only one missing is Gary Baker and he will join the crew this coming weekend.

 

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Podcast 1732: Sept. 16, 2017 Hurricane Rescue

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Cal Carson, Ed Rudel and Gary Baker co-hosted the show covering recovery efforts in Florida following multiple attacks by hurricanes.

Fortunately Gary was able to weather the storm inland at a convenient Air B&B in Fort Lauderdale. Meantime his boat, Shared Adventure, also weathered the storm at the Las Olas marina. Fortunately the hurricane had changed landfall and he and his craft avoided the worst of the impact.

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MiTechNews Headlines for Sept. 16, 2017

  • Mike Brennan 5-1-16

MiTechNews 9/16/17

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Podcast 1730: The Cheapskate Goes Back to School and NoMoreRansom

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Show Notes

Hour 1

The Cheapskate Back to School Issue


 

 

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET’s popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Battlestar Recaptica, a “Battlestar Galactica” recap podcast. Broida also owns two escape rooms located in Detroit, MI. He can squeeze the buffalo on a nickel till it moos!!!

Podcast 1730 Broida Back to School

 

No More Ransom

 Caston Thomas is the President of InterWorks LLC, an integrator focused on discovering & delivering innovative network & cybersecurity technologies to large organization. The company recently, announced its partnership with the No More Ransom(NMR) project to aid in the fight against ransomware. InterWorks joins as a supporting partner, providing help promoting No More Ransom at a national and international level.

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