The Dark Side of DNA Data:

Exploring the Privacy Implications of Aggregated Domestic Genomic Information

DNA data is being treated as a commercial asset, not the personal information that it is.

How Technology Democratization is Changing the Face of Guerrilla Warfare
Aniika Gjesvold Cantero Aniika Gjesvold Cantero

How Technology Democratization is Changing the Face of Guerrilla Warfare

Technology has forever changed our world in new and exciting ways, but with that has new opportunities that can be utilized for good or for not-so-good activities. Unfortunately, the same technological advances that are saving lives every day provide criminals far and wide with new tools and platforms to be leveraged. In some cases, technology has encouraged criminal activity with the development of anonymity. No longer would an individual need to plan a bank heist to steal money; they could steal money and stay in a room thousands of miles away and never be seen or heard. This phenomenon has also trickled down to developing nations, arming the modern urban guerrilla with a new tool kit to exploit. As a result, insurgents have become more lethal than ever due to these technologies.

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The Intersection of Physical and Cyber Conflict: The Future of Warfare
Aniika Gjesvold Cantero Aniika Gjesvold Cantero

The Intersection of Physical and Cyber Conflict: The Future of Warfare

Cyber espionage and cyber warfare tactics are critical strategic tools that can be utilized on the battlefield, physically, and in the context of cyber. With the emergence of technology facilitating entirely new means to seek political objectives, there seems to be a never-ending stream of cyber activities varying on where they seem to fit within the gray zone. Both cyber espionage and cyber warfare are critical components of any strategy or conflict and are the future.

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