Is a "Cyber Pearl Harbor" any greater a risk than a natural disaster? How shall we prioritize our preparations for a cyber disaster?
Peter J. Denning, Andrew Odlyzko From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2019
Is a "Cyber Pearl Harbor" any greater a risk than a natural disaster? How shall we prioritize our preparations for a cyber disaster?
Peter J. Denning, Andrew Odlyzko From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2019
Many risks of catastrophic failures of critical infrastructures can be significantly reduced by relatively simple measures to increase resiliency.
Peter J. Denning, David Brin From Communications of the ACM | June 1, 2019
Mathematical tools such as S-curves locate inflection points in technology-accelerated social spaces; where we move next depends on our navigational skills.
Peter J. Denning From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2018
Taking stock of progress toward a computing profession since this column started in 2001.
Peter J. Denning From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2018
Engineering has been marginalized by the unhealthy belief that engineering is the application of science.
Peter J. Denning From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2017
Common misconceptions about computer science hinder professional growth and harm the identity of computing.
Peter J. Denning, Matti Tedre, Pat Yongpradit From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2017
Making innovations happen is surprisingly easy, satisfying, and rewarding if you start small and build up.Peter J. Denning From Communications of the ACM | June 1, 2016
A recent celebration of 50 years of operating system research yields lessons for all professionals in designing offers for their clients.Peter J. Denning From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2016
Until we moderate our fascination with creating ideas, we will not achieve the rate of innovations we seek.
Peter J. Denning, Nicholas Dew From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2015