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Re:Ask HN: What are you learning in 2019? on Monday August 26, 2019 @10:52AM (#20800335)

Tech:

- how to write a dashboard with React & Redux and a Python backend

- fast.ai

- solving various (beginner level) CTF challenges

Non-tech:

- Sounds lame but it's rather interesting: Risk Assessments and Risk Management

- nutrition

- improving my guitar skills

- meditation

Re:Ask HN: What are you learning in 2019? on Monday August 26, 2019 @10:38AM (#20800222)

Do you mind sharing how you got started with ZK Proofs? And in what way do you apply your knowledge?

I tried getting deeper into it using ZoKrates[1] (zkSNARKs) but back then the docker image was broken. [1] https://github.com/Zokrates/ZoKrates

Re:Splunk acquires cloud monitoring service SignalFx for $1.05B on Thursday August 22, 2019 @07:09AM (#20766733)

In my experience the hardest part is proving that your cyber security company adds value to your customers. It feels like companies finally understand the value proposition after many years of negligence.

Ask HN: Essential apps for real life extreme situations?

Posted by plolio on Friday August 16, 2019 @05:19AM
from the ask-hn dept.

What are some essential apps that everyone should have for real life extreme situations, such as war outbreaks or sudden long term disconnectivity from the internet?Assuming one has a small solar module or other means to charge his/her phone of course.I know of the "Offline Survival Manual" from ligi and some First Aid apps. But are there any reliable apps for creating mesh networks for...

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Re:Cybersecurity Pros Name Their Price as Hacker Attacks Swell on Thursday August 08, 2019 @04:55AM (#20642867)

I'm studying cyber security in Germany. It's the single best decision I've made so far. The work opportunities seem endless and I love working in the industry.

Most of my fellow students simply decided to go into this field because of the high monetary compensation and expect salaries starting from 60k€ upwards with a Bachelors.

Re:Apple is putting iTunes on Samsung TVs on Sunday January 06, 2019 @04:37PM (#18840873)

Are people still using iTunes?

Re:Threema – Seriously secure messaging on Sunday January 06, 2019 @04:36PM (#18840864)

I don't like that the source code is not fully open so I prefer Signal. I think the only thing holding Signal back is a proper UI. I use it with few people but for most people it's just unusable.