Newsmaker podcast / Dan Geer

SearchSecurity.com's special Newsmaker podcast is an occasional interview series featuring in-depth technical knowledge and industry analysis from one of the information security industry's leading visionaries.

In this edition, luminary Dan Geer, vice president and chief scientist for security firm Verdasys, discusses the infamous 2003 research paper that caused him to lose his job, plus how Microsoft threatens IT security, the fatal flaw of client-based computing and the real reason behind so many publicized data breaches. Listen now on your computer or download to your favorite digital audio device. Runtime: 24:16.

HIGHLIGHTS:

6:30 -- Why antivirus is doomed

13:15 -- The next bad virus

22:00 -- Rapid-fire Q&A

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