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TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well

TechCrunch

So far, web3 has not paid off on the Promise of the Premise : open source software that runs live on the blockchain. 8 questions to answer before your startup faces technical due diligence. After technical due diligence begins, no amount of storytelling can cover the secrets buried in GitHub and Jira.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

As the end of 2023 approaches, it becomes imperative to assess the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, explore potential strategies to combat them, and explore the new practice measures that can be taken. As technology advances, so too does the sophistication of threats to these essential systems.

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Kickstarter will now hide reported comments pending review

TechCrunch

Kickstarter announced today it will now automatically hide from public view comments reported by creators until its Trust and Safety team has reviewed them and made a decision as to whether the comment should remain or be deleted, in an effort to curb the number of abusive comments visible on the platform.

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Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

Lacework

Lacework is proud to present our second annual group of 50 CISOs to Watch, a compilation of the most visionary and effective cybersecurity leaders in the industry. In a field driven by constant change, what sets a cybersecurity leader apart? With new cybersecurity regulations like the U.S.

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FlexID gets Algorand funding to offer self-sovereign IDs to Africa’s unbanked

TechCrunch

Much of the world’s attention around blockchain is on the highs and lows of cryptocurrency values. One of the startups working toward this vision is Zimbabwe’s FlexID, which is building a blockchain-based identity system for those excluded from the banking system due to their lack of identity documents.

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Blockchain in Education: Use Cases, Challenges, and Examples

Openxcell

The education sector is undergoing rapid changes due to the internet and digital learning. One of the newest introductions to the field is blockchain technology. Cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin have often been associated with blockchain technology. Why blockchain in education?

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Concept to Cost: A Complete Guide to Blockchain Implementation

Openxcell

What is Blockchain technology? Blockchain Technology is a modern database infrastructure that revolutionizes information sharing amongst the network of participants. Due to this, Blockchain technology emerged as a potent immutable ledger for tracking orders, accounts, payments, and other transactions.