Who is Stealing My Voice : Voice Recognition for Access Controls
Voice recognition technology is reshaping access controls in the digital landscape, offering enhanced security through personalized biometric profiles. Unique voiceprints provide robust authentication, while also delivering a seamless user experience and versatility across various applications. Despite challenges, continuous advancements in AI and machine learning make voice recognition a promising and viable option for advanced security measures.
Diversity
barbarajonesnelson.blogspot.com/2021/08/york-statue-of-black-man-that-was-built.html In February, this year (2021) I wrote an article about a statue that mysteriously appeared in a forested area in Mt. Tabor Park in Portland Oregon, USA. It was a statue of a black man, the first African American to cross North America and reach the Pacific Ocean. The man’s name was York. He was the slave of William Clark “an enslaved member of the Lewis and Clark expedition.” York was forced to take part in the Corps of Discovery Expedition 1804 – 1806 to find an all water route to the Pacific. No one in the community knew how the bust of Clark got there. What was even more peculiar was that the statue of the black man, York, replaced one that was toppled – one of a white man, named Harvey Scott. What was the reason why Scott’s statue was removed? “Because of his (Scott’s) past conservative views on women’s suffrage, which he opposed.” York’s statue was not popular with everyone in the community, not at all! Some months ago, a white woman used “purple spray paint to deface the statue.” “The latest act of vandalism is incredibly disappointing for me, and I’m sure the majority of Portlanders will miss seeing York at the top of Mt. Tabor,” Adena Long the Portland Parks and Recreation Director said. The incident took place sometime Tuesday night (July 27, 2021) or early Wednesday morning (July 28, 2021). On this occasion – the second time that the statue was vandalized, the bust of York was torn from the pedestal KOIN News6 reported. Adena Long commented that “the numerous racist responses to the memorial of a black man forced to participate in the Corps of Discovery Expedition have not been a surprise.” Not only was the bust torn from its pedestal, “it was significantly damaged.” On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 “the shattered bust of York was cleaned up and cleared from the area” CBS News reported. #year #2021 #statue #forested #taborpark #portland #oregon #usa #blackman #african
Forgiveness by Barbara Nelson
“You must forgive everyone who has ever hurt you if you want to be forgiven yourself.”
You never get a second chance for a first impression!
If you want to stand out, your resume with your profile gives you the best opportunity to be noticed. Whether it is in a functional or chronological format, you should try to have your resume tailored towards the job you want to get. This will demonstrate to the prospective employer that you are the right candidate. A last-minute job application without a proper review of an old resume is the fastest way to ruin your chance of success. The new resume shows your profile and increases your chances of being noticed. Generic resumes are no longer being used, successful candidates create a tailor-made resume with a focus on the job they are applying for. Work history A strong work history demonstrates your abilities even if they do not compliment your career path. For example, working at a fast-food restaurant shows your ability to offer customer service, manage cash and be part of a team. A job as a babysitter shows that the person is mature, has patience, and a good work ethic. No work history makes a potential employer wonder if you are ready for the real world. You should add accomplishments, even if they appear strange. For example, winning a singing competition may open a conversation about your interest in the arts; while winning an athletic medal, on the other hand, may get recruiters talking about your interest in healthy foods. Use catchphrases. Employers receive hundreds of resumes every day. It is therefore a good idea to do some research on the organization you are applying to and include words that could get the employer’s attention. If you are applying to a bank, for example, you could use words like cash, credit cards, balance and reconcile. If you worked in a fast-food restaurant and operated the cash register, you would have handled all the above. Also, the website of the company you hope to work for is a good source of information. Get important points noticed. Most recruiters look at the top half of your resume first and usually view it in 20 seconds so highlight your achievements and experience first and then include other information. After listing, your contact information, add a summary of your qualifications and work experience that may be relevant to the job you are applying for.Your education, honors and awards should follow along with any volunteer work you may be doing. Keep the same font. Unless you are applying for a position in Arts, Advertising or Marketing, you should always keep the same font. This makes your presentation look organized and will assist with the flow of the presentation. The most widely accepted fonts are Tahoma, Ariel, and Georgia but Times New Roman in 10- to 12- point size is the font most recommended. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Your resume speaks for you. Keep this in mind and double check the final document for spelling and grammatical errors. Recruiters will send your resume to the trash bin once errors are detected. This ensures that you do not end up in their organization and make the same errors. Make your resume appealing and keep it to one page, two pages if you have more than 5 years’ experience. Be professional but show that you are fun and personable and demonstrate that you have some knowledge about the position you are applying for. What to Avoid Do not try to be funny? Inappropriate comments or jokes may not go down well with your recruiter. Whenever possible you should avoid commenting on matters of race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. These comments may reflect poorly on a recruiter and breach ethical grounds as the recruiter may be questioned in the future about the reasons why you were employed. Use plain paper or professional resume paper. Your presentation on a bright blue paper will not go across well with recruiters. Trying to look pretty may look unprofessional. It says you are not ready for the world of work. Share your feedback and comments with the author. Christopher Nelson CISSP Christopher Nelson, MBA, CISSP, PMP, CSPO, ITIL Expert, is a Cybersecurity and Project Management professional who has worked for several organizations as a Senior Executive to develop strategies which improve operational efficiencies and deploy cyber security infrastructures.
Protecting our Kids Online
By Christopher Nelson CISSP There is a lot to consider when you allow your children access to the internet. It is increasingly difficult for parents when their kids are online more often than they should be. It is hard to find the time to monitor our children, especially when we are working from home and occupied with our own online meetings. Almost half of kids aged 8 to 16 are always online and laser focused on games for entertainment and social media apps. Many kids lie about their age online and 40% reveal private information online such as their home address. These activities increase the dangers from inappropriate content, bullying and predators. So how do we help our children stay safe online? The first step is to educate and encourage our children to be vigilant while exposed to the digital world. These are some tips to keep your kids safe: To protect our children, we must first understand the risk of being online. The dangers may come from friends, strangers, and the sensitive information that they might share. Friends: On social media, messaging apps and online games, kids may encounter bullies who provoke them. Be aware that other children may share your child’s private information and if it has sexual content, it will be considered a criminal offense. Strangers: On social media and online games, these predators hide in the dark pretending to be children but target children or adults with poor security and then trick them into divulging passwords and sensitive information. Parents or caregivers should always keep an eye on kids when they are online because they may attempt to download dangerous software or share private information. Predators may attempt to gain your child’s trust and take advantage of them, so we need to protect them from these threats. I can never say enough about installing strong antivirus software with family friendly features and sharing these tips with family and friends about cybersecurity. Put in place internet rules. Stay safe with rules about internet usage such as: No access without an adult’s permission Limit the screen time to an agreed amount of time per day. Restrict access to safe and specific apps. Review access and content controls on applications such as language, age, restricting comments and communication capabilities such as messaging, picture sharing and voice. This will prevent the sharing of private information or intimate pictures. No new applications should be installed without adult approval. Talk to an adult if someone is trying to get me to do something I do not want to. Encourage your kids. Empower your kids to protect themselves online by following a checklist: I know what to do if someone makes me feel uncomfortable. I know what information I can share. A friend online could also be a stranger. Not all websites are good. There are no secrets on the internet. Only parents can make online purchases. Parents must lead by example and demonstrate that their own online behavior is safe and responsible. Tools that aid cyber protection Anti-virus: Not all anti-virus solutions are created equally. Check the reviews and capabilities to protect your environment from viruses, ransomware, and malicious programs. Anti-phishing: This prevents access to bogus links. Webcam protection: Turn off and cover your webcam when your meeting is finished. Content blocker: Install content blockers to prevent access to the more dangerous parts of the internet. Password protector: Use a password protector to keep passwords safe until kids’ login again. There is no tool that can guarantee your child’s online safety but by changing our behaviors and making them aware, we can create a safer environment for children to meet, entertain and play.