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Can you encrypt data? Then I've got a job for you!

Feb 25, 2016
The cybersecurity sector is experiencing a boom, and engineers are in high demand.
A protester holds up an iPhone that reads, 'No Entry' outside of the the Apple store on 5th Avenue on February 23, 2016 in New York City. Protesters gathered to support Apple's decision to resist the FBI's pressure to build a 'backdoor' to the iPhone of Syed Rizwan, one of the two San Bernardino shooters.
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Weekly Wrap: Apple and the FBI

Feb 19, 2016
Sudeep Reddy and Linette Lopez joins Kai to recap the week that was.

How our privacy became Apple's protective shield

Feb 18, 2016
The tech giant has steadily reduced its ability to access private communications.
Apple may get points for taking a stand on privacy, but "do you come across as un-American" asks Ben Schachter of Macquarie Securities.
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The Dispatch, Episode 3: Apple and the FBI

Feb 18, 2016
Molly Takes a look at the biggest tech story this week with her latest dispatch
Apple CEO Tim Cook. Cook released a statement earlier this week explaining his position in the Apple/FBI controversy. 
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The policy debate over back doors into encryption

Jan 13, 2016
The White House is poised to weigh in.

Encryption and privacy are priorities for tech firms

Sep 9, 2015
Microsoft, Apple fight in court to protect emails abroad and mobile devices.

Facebook introduces new encryption features

Jun 2, 2015
The social networking site is allowing users to send scrambled messages.

For public good, not for profit.

Secure phones (and apps) hit consumer market

Jan 6, 2015
When it comes to mobile security, it's not just the phone that matters.

FBI head concerned over Apple and Google encryption

Oct 17, 2014
Unbreakable encryption means "going dark" for law enforcement.

Google announces it will reward secure websites

Aug 7, 2014
Encrypted websites will receive higher search rankings from Google.