Recent ransomware attacks in Atlanta and elsewhere in the country have cities, and businesses, rethinking their network security. And blockchain, a secure method of processing cryptocurrency, is getting a lot of buzz. What is it, who should use it, and why?
GUEST:
- Rob Fleischman - Principal architect at Akamai Company, which develops internet infrastructure that delivers web content to consumers.
Related Reading:
Ransomware:
"The Ransomware That Hobbled Atlanta Will Strike Again," from Wired.
"Op-ed: A ransomware attack brought Atlanta to its knees - and no one seems to care," from The Hill.
Blockchain:
This video from the NYTimes explains how blockchain works.
"What is Blockchain and what can businesses benefit from it?" from Forbes.
"The trust machine: The promise of blockchain," from The Economist.
