Communications of the ACM
Where Is the Research on Cryptographic Transition and Agility?
Gaps facing the industry as quantum safe algorithms move closer to standardization.
From ACM Opinion
The Challenges of Regulating Cryptocurrency
The S.E.C. has yet to set clear rules on cryptocurrencies, leaving the industry guessing. Maybe that's how the agency wants it.
From ACM Opinion
Facebook Can't Be Saved
Whistleblower Frances Haugen told senators that Facebook shouldn't be broken up, but its problems are a direct consequence of its size.
From ACM Opinion
It's Time to Stop Paying for a VPN
Many services meant to protect your Web browsing can no longer be trusted
From ACM Opinion
America Is Being Held for Ransom, and It Needs to Fight Back
A comprehensive anti-ransomware strategy must make it tougher for criminal groups and their sponsors to carry out attacks
From ACM Opinion
A Developer's Guide to Machine-Learning Security
Countering adversarial attacks means understanding the different types as well as the ML weak spots
From Communications of the ACM
AI Futures: Fact and Fantasy
Three books offer varied perspectives on the ascendancy of artificial intelligence.
From Communications of the ACM
Competitive Compatibility: Let's Fix the Internet, Not the Tech Giants
Seeking to make Big Tech less central to the Internet.
From ACM Opinion
How GitHub COO Erica Brescia Runs the Coding Gold Mines
Tech leader discusses the state of GitHub's infrastructure, open source software philosophies, and more
From ACM Opinion
Apple and Facebook Are Coming for Your Face Next
The face computer is coming—brace yourself
From ACM Opinion
Where Should Information Go to Be Safe?
Enterprise data is safest in the cloud and in the 'fog', according to one expert
From ACM Opinion
The Third Revolution in Warfare
First there was gunpowder. Then nuclear weapons. Next: artificially intelligent weapons.
From ACM Opinion
Talking Secure Coding
Security expert discusses the importance of secure coding, how to improve adoption, best practices, and more
From ACM Opinion
Here's Why Tech Companies Are Suddenly Focused on Child Safety
Tech colossi are responding to shifting political winds and trying to preempt new, impending regulations
From ACM Opinion
Can We Handle the Truth about Cybersecurity?
Standardizing disclosure rules while ensuring transparency can strengthen our total cybersecurity landscape
From ACM Opinion
There's a Better Way to Stop Ransomware Attacks
Adopt and enforce regulations for the cryptocurrency industry that are equivalent to traditional banking
From ACM Opinion
Governments and Businesses Must Unite to Combat Ransomware Threat
Cybersecurity expert says nations must stop sheltering bad actors in order to thwart threats and attacks
From ACM Opinion
No Perfect Solution in Apple's Privacy vs. Child Safety Debate
How do opponents to Apple's child safety features calculate risk, and more importantly, what alternatives do they propose?
From Communications of the ACM
Testing Educational Digital Games
Diversifying usability studies utilizing rapid application development.
From Communications of the ACM
Protecting the Global Internet from Technology Cold Wars
Considering the perceived dangers of the global information flow.
From ACM Opinion