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How AI Helps The Intelligence Community Find Needles In The Haystack
by anyega jefferson 25 Oct '17

25 Oct '17

https://www.fastcompany.com/40484861/how-ai-helps-the-intelligence-communit… We like humans telling us stories, but we also like machines telling us stories at scale we can’t.” -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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Are we protecting national data?
by S.M. Muraya 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Kenya's *future* Data Protection act should require *Kenyan* IT authorities to vet/investigate foreign software/services.. Our laws including the constitution mention "the national interest". https://www.cnet.com/news/kaspersky-lab-russian-hacking-us-government-natio… Yep, there's more. The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 5 that Russians had used Kaspersky's software to steal NSA secrets <https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-hackers-stole-nsa-data-on-u-s-cyber-de…> from a staffer's home laptop. In 2015, the antivirus scanner picked up the NSA's hacking tools, which landed in the Kremlin's hands, according to the report. And then on Oct. 10, The New York Times reported that Israeli intelligence caught Russian hackers looking for secret files <https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/10/technology/kaspersky-lab-israel-russia-h…> in real time using Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software. The software had become an advanced search engine for Russian hackers to steal data, the Times reported. CyberScoop also reported on the same day <https://www.cyberscoop.com/kaspersky-fbi-cia-fsb-demarche-2015/> that Kaspersky Lab and the US government had a tense confrontation in 2015 after the security company boasted to FBI agents during a sales pitch that the software could be used as a tool for spying on terrorists. Read more... https://www.cnet.com/news/kaspersky-lab-russian-hacking-us-government-natio…

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Work Track 5 (Geographic Names at the Top-Level)
by Barrack Otieno 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Listers, This might be of interest to some. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:44:59 +0000 Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Work Track 5 (Geographic Names at the Top-Level) To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-22-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for Volunteers: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Work Track 5 (Geographic Names at the Top-Level) 22 October 2017 In Brief The New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group seeks volunteers to serve on a new sub team, known as Work Track 5, which will focus exclusively on the treatment of geographic names at the top level. This issue is one of the topics in the WG's charter[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_issu…> [PDF, 196 KB]. What This Team Will Do Work Track 5 will focus on developing proposed recommendations regarding the treatment of geographic names at the top-level. The Work Track may make recommendations on policy and/or implementation related to 2-letter codes, 3-letter codes, short form and full country and territory names, city/state/region names, and other geographically significant names. How This Team Will Work ICANN WGs use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this Work Track will be recorded, transcribed, and the recordings will be made available to the public. The mailing list for the Work Track will be archived publicly. The group will collaborate using a public workspace for draft materials and all final work products and milestones will be documented on the WG's wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. In addition to a Terms of Reference, the Work Track will be governed under the GNSO Working Group Guidelines[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> [PDF, 349 KB] as well as the GNSO PDP Manual[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> [PDF, 260 KB]. The Work Track will be structured to encourage broad and balanced participation from different parts of the community, and includes joint community Work Track leadership from ALAC, GAC, ccNSO and GNSO. As with the other Work Tracks, WT5 leadership will be coordinated by the PDP WG co-chairs. How to Participate There are two ways to volunteer: * Members – anyone interested can volunteer to join the Work Track as a member, regardless of whether they are members of the ICANN community. Members are expected to actively contribute to mailing list conversations as well as meetings – it is anticipated that the Work Track will meet on a weekly basis via teleconference. Members are expected to provide essential input to the process, orally or through written input. Members will be required to provide a Statement of Interests (SOI[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>). * Mailing list observers – for those who are merely interested in monitoring the Work Track's conversations, there is the possibility to sign up as a mailing list "observer" which offers read-only access to the mailing list. Mailing list observers will not be permitted to post, will not receive invitations to the various meetings or calls of the Work Track and will not have to complete a Statement of Interest. At any point in time, a mailing list observer can join the Work Track as a member simply by informing the GNSO Secretariat. In addition, there may be opportunities to provide input through public consultations and public comment processes. Note, joining Work Track 5 as a member or mailing list observer does not require joining or participating in the full Working Group, though it is encouraged. How to Join If you are interested in joining Work Track 5 as a member or mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…>. If you are having trouble using the sign-up form, please email gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> for assistance. All members and observers will be listed on the PDP WG's wiki page. Next Steps The call for volunteers will be circulated as widely as possible in order to ensure broad representation and participation in Work Track 5. This initial call will remain open until 20 November. Volunteers are also welcome to join the Work Track at any time after 20 November. Members who join the Work Track after work has begun will be responsible for reviewing all Work Track deliberations, agreements, and documents so that they are prepared to participate fully. Regular online meetings will be scheduled in accordance with the Work Track's work plan, which it is expected to develop as one of its first tasks. Drafting of WT5 Terms of Reference is currently underway with the WT leadership and will be finalized in the near future. Background In 2005, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) began a Policy Development Process (PDP) to consider the introduction of new gTLDs. The two-year PDP process resulted in a set of 19 GNSO policy recommendations for implementing new gTLDs. In order to implement the policy recommendations of the GNSO, a number of draft Applicant Guidebooks (AGBs) were developed by ICANN staff in consultation with the community. In June 2011, ICANN's Board of Directors approved the final AGB and authorized the launch of the New gTLD Program. The New gTLD Program application window opened on 12 January 2012 and a total of 1930 complete applications were received. The first set of Initial Evaluation results were released on 22 March 2013, followed by the first set of new gTLD delegations on 21 October 2013. All applications have now completed the evaluation process and as of mid October 2017, there are over 1,200 gTLDs delegated. Although the 2012 round is ongoing, efforts to examine the round have already begun, which included the initiation of the GNSO's PDP on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures in early 2016. Although the original charter[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_issu…> [PDF, 196 KB] approved by the GNSO Council put the topic of geographic names at the top level in Work Track 2 dealing with legal and regulatory issues, the full PDP Working Group approved the creation of this new Work Track 5 to focus exclusively on the treatment of geographic names at the top level. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fw: #IFF2018 Fellowship: Call for Applications
by Grace Githaiga 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Might be of interest to some of you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grace Githaiga Twitter: @ggithaiga Skype: gracegithaiga Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga ...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama. ________________________________ From: Paradigm Initiative <iff=pinigeria.org(a)mail166.atl61.mcsv.net> on behalf of Paradigm Initiative <iff(a)pinigeria.org> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 2:00 PM To: ggithaiga(a)hotmail.com Subject: #IFF2018 Fellowship: Call for Applications #IFF2018 Fellowship: Call for Applications #IFF2018| Abuja, Nigeria | April 24-26, 2017 | www.paradigmhq.org/iff View this email in your browser<http://mailchi.mp/paradigmhq.org/thank-you-for-coming-to-iff2017-1292817?e=…> Dear Friends, As we are preparing for #IFF2018, we will like to inform you of an important development. We have created a new fellowship program focusing on the Internet Freedom Forum. Please find below the Call for Applications and apply if you are interested in taking part in the Fellowship Program. You can share the Call within your network. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/974d7e07f5d9ad0d59b221b76/images/8d3006ff-502…] Call for Applications: Internet Freedom Forum 2018 Fellowship INTRODUCTION The Internet Freedom Forum (IFF) is an annual event hosted by Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise that builds an ICT-enabled support system and advocates digital rights in order to improve livelihoods for under-served youth across Africa. IFF has become a reference point in Africa for conversations around Internet Freedom and convenes the best minds in civil society, academia, government and industry from across Africa. Delegates from over thirty African countries attended IFF 2017<https://PINIgeria.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=974d7e07f5d9ad0d59b221b…>. IFF 2018 will be the sixth edition of the Forum. IFF 2018 will hold in Abuja, Nigeria from April 24 – 26 2018. IFF 2018 FELLOWS We are seeking to sponsor Internet Freedom Forum Fellows to attend IFF 2018. IFF 2018 Fellows must have an interest in Internet policy and must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Internet freedom issues in their countries. Our sponsorship will include travel support, accommodation and meals. As part of the fellowship, fellows will be required to accomplish the following tasks: 1. Give Country Updates on Internet Freedom in their respective countries at IFF 2018. 2. Help with content translation for IFF 2018. 3. Work with our Research team to produce Paradigm Initiative’s annual “Digital Rights in Africa Report 2018”. 4. Monitor and report on Internet Freedom issues in their respective countries for the Fellowship period (One year). HOW TO APPLY Please send a copy of your CV and a 2-page report on the situation on Internet Freedom in your country of residence to hello(a)paradigmhq.org<mailto:hello@paradigmhq.org> before November 30, 2017 by 12:00 PM (WAT). Only applications received by this deadline will be considered and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. *** Registrations for #IFF2018 Continue<https://PINIgeria.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=974d7e07f5d9ad0d59b221b…> If you are yet to register for the 2018 Internet Freedom Forum holding in Abuja, Nigeria, please do so now. We have now received registrations from over 350 individuals from some 20 countries. We are grateful for your attendance in the 2017 edition and would love to host you again. You can fill and submit the registration form here: www.paradigmhq.org/iff. Submit a side-session proposal<https://PINIgeria.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=974d7e07f5d9ad0d59b221b…> We are still accepting proposals for side sessions for #IFF2018. In 2017, we had energetic and enlightening side sessions focused on a variety of critical digital rights issues affecting Africa. Some of the side sessions were planned by individuals while others were planned by organizations. Submit your proposal<https://PINIgeria.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=974d7e07f5d9ad0d59b221b…> before the February 5, 2018, deadline. Don't hesitate to contact us via hello(a)paradigmhq.org, for any clarification or registration help. 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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] IG Weekly Brief : Tech giants to attend G7 Summit; Robot to speak at UN; EU to tax tech giants; vulnerability discovered in WPA2 protocol; cloud services market to grow; WTDC-ITU; North Korea & cyber attacks
by Barrack Otieno 21 Oct '17

21 Oct '17

Listers, FYI SUMMARY This week, the world’s major internet companies are attending a G7 summit for the first time, in an urgent attempt to draw up tough new rules to counter the dramatic rise in the use of social media by cyber exremism. Besides, the European commission is seeking to give police greater powers to decrypt private messages as part of a wider proposal to crackdown on criminals. On Artificial intelligence, "A robot named Sophia was a panelist at a United Nations meeting Wednesday to demonstrate how artificial intelligence could help the organization move faster in facilitating progress and development across the globe". On taxation; France's President Emmanuel Macron made progress on his push to make companies like Amazon pay taxes where they make profits, and not in tax havens as European Union leaders said on Thursday they looked forward to seeing proposals on taxing online giants by early 2018. On cybersecurity, North Korea has dominated the headlines in recent weeks, as international tension climbs over the country’s nuclear aspirations and capabilities. Furthemore, Security researchers Mathy Vanhoef and Frank Piessens have detected a major vulnerability in the WPA2 protocol that secures all protected Wi-Fi networks. On digital rights, dozens of influential civil rights groups have called on EU decision-makers to abandon proposals for compulsory proactive copyright filters. Their open letter, addressed to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and colleagues, warns that monitoring citizens' Internet traffic would restrict fundamental rights while running counter to the Electronic Commerce Directive. On digital economy, the global public cloud services market revenue is expected to grow by 18.5 percent in 2017 reaching $260.2 billion, up from $219.6 billion in 2016, according to the latest report<http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/3815165> from Gartner, Inc. On event, we note the World Telecommunication Development Conference-ITU in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Below, informations on those subjects and events as well as documents on cyber geopolitics, fake news, hate speech... See review here : http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profiles/blogs/ig-weekly-brief-tech-… -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
by Alice Munyua 20 Oct '17

20 Oct '17

Dear all, For those interested and following EU data protection issues, attached is a white paper by Microsoft. ICANN has published legal advice on the same here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/gdpr-memorandum-part1-16oct17-e… best regards Alice

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KICTANet's new website: Call for comments
by Liz Orembo 19 Oct '17

19 Oct '17

Dear listers, Greetings, KICTANet has just finished working on the first phase of the new website and would now like to invite you to give comments/suggestions. Especially on how it can serve as an ICT policy engagement platform and as an Information resource for stakeholders. Here's the link: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/. <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> You can send your comments either on/offlist, or on the website itself. KICTANet owes a lot to the brilliant team that worked on this website (Amos Ochieng from pixels Kenya, Barrack Otieno, Mike Musya and Washington Odhiambo) Special thanks to Washington who developed and maintained the old website from the early days of the network. As always, we thank you for your continued feedback and we hope you will enjoy the new look and feel. -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Participate in the Internet Freedom Festival
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 19 Oct '17

19 Oct '17

Listers, The Internet Freedom Festival (IFF) just opened its call for proposals. As someone who has attended this event in the past, I think you would really love the IFF experience. You get to meet amazing, passionate people from around the world and learn important skills. Also, through their Diversity and Inclusion Fund, they will fund presenters from the Global South and underrepresented regions can receive travel funding. You can apply to be a speaker and request for travel assistance here: https://platform.internetfreedomfestival.org A bit of background: The IFF takes place every year in Valencia, Spain. It is considered one of the largest and most diverse inclusive gatherings in the Internet Freedom space. It brings together over 1000 people from +100 countries, to join forces against online censorship and surveillance. People in attendance includes activists, technologists, digital security trainers, journalists, designers, policy advocates, and much more. The goal of this one-of-a-kind gathering is to allow people to share knowledge and resources, and collectively improve the services, strategies, and tools offered to individuals on the frontlines. The 2018 the IFF will have seven themes, which you can see here: https://internetfreedomfestival.org/#themes You can apply to be a speaker and request for travel assistance here: https://platform.internetfreedomfestival.org The team welcomes any and all questions, so feel free to reach out to them at team(a)internetfreedomfestival.org.

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Qualcomm successfully tests its first 5G modem chipset
by anyega jefferson 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

https://venturebeat.com/2017/10/16/qualcomm-successfully-tests-its-first-5g… 5G wireless promises to bring 5 gigabits a second wireless data to our smartphones, but it has always seemed like it was a million years away. But Qualcomm <https://www.qualcomm.com/> said today that it has successfully tested a 5G data connection on its Snapdragon X50 5G modem chipset for the first time. -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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The case for a federation approach among Platform businesses
by anyega jefferson 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

https://www.wired.com/story/google-bombs-are-our-new-normal/?mbid=social_tw… " All of these cases signify the central place a number of digital services have staked out in our lives. We trust our devices: We trust them to surface the correct sources in our information feeds, we trust them to deliver our news, and we trust them to surface the opinions of our friends. So the biggest and most influential platforms falling prey to manipulations upsets that trust—and the order of things " . -- Anyega M Jefferson jeffersonanyega(a)gmail.com 0703824326 Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.

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