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Events

Crypto Wars: Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and American National Security

November 16, 2022 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School

On Wednesday, November 16, the Strauss Center hosted the mini-conference, “Crypto Wars: Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and American National Security” during its inaugural Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Policy Week. This conference featured experts on the intersection of blockchain…

Prosecuting Cyber Crimes

November 2, 2022 | 11:50 am - 12:50 pm | TNH 2.123, Law School

On Wednesday, November 2, the Strauss Center hosted former federal prosecutor Norman Barbosa as he discussed prosecuting cyber crimes. America’s computer networks are under attack. Hackers steal trade secrets, personal data, and government records. Ransomware…

Cyber Lawyers at the National Security Agency

October 25, 2022 | 11:50 am - 12:50 pm | TNH 2.137, Law School

On Tuesday, October 25, the Strauss Center hosted Benjamin Kastan, Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity, and Charity King, Cybersecurity Attorney, at the National Security Agency, as they provided a lawyer’s perspective on the NSA’s role…

A Conversation on Drone Technology and Conflict

October 13, 2022 | 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm | SRH 3.122, LBJ School

On Thursday, October 13, the Strauss Center hosted Dr. Nicholas Weaver, founder of Skerry Technologies, as he discussed a significant new technology that has grown increasingly prevalent in society: the small autonomous drone. These drones…

Stolen Selfies Through Hacked Webcams: Exploits, Vulnerabilities, and Other Proofs of Impact

September 27, 2022 | 11:50 am - 12:50 pm | TNH 2.123, Law School

On Tuesday, September 27, the Strauss Center hosted professional hacker Tinker, Red Team program architect and an expert in information security, as part of our Tales from the Cybersecurity Front speaker series, to tackle concepts…

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