Podcasts
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What you need to know about... DPIAs
Listen to the SURFshort podcast with privacy lawyer Sophia Gelpke on DPIAs, vendor compliance and privacy law in a geopolitical context.
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What you need to know about... fibre sensing
All across the Netherlands, fibre-optic cables are in the ground. But did you know that besides carrying data, they can be used for entirely different purposes as well? Fibre optics can provide scientists with a wealth of information by measuring strain, pressure, vibrations, or temperature. SURF is exploring the possibilities of this technology, known as fibre sensing, and its potential for research is significant.
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What you need to know about... The Cybersecurity Act
The Cybersecurity Act is on its way. It is the Dutch implementation of the NIS2 Directive. But what exactly does this law entail? What are the consequences for our members, and will it bring any benefits?
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What you need to know about... Nextcloud
The dependence on one dominant tech supplier for communication and data storage is raising more and more questions in education and research. How do you keep control of your data? What alternatives are there? And what does that require from institutions?
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What you need to know about... certificates
Keeping your institution's internet connection secure - something you don't often have to think about anymore thanks to certificates. Right now, that's becoming important anyway! Joost Gadellaa, SURF Certificates technical product manager, explains why. -
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What you need to know about... The AI Factory
Ronald Stolk, founding director of the upcoming AI factory, talks about the importance of autonomy and what this AI factory could mean for us. Listen to the new episode now! -
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What you need to know about... post-quantum cryptography
Can we still safely store and transmit data if there are fast quantum computers? No, not with current security. But that's where post-quantum cryptography offers a solution. Want to know what that is? Listen to the new episode now! -
What you need to know about... quantum key distribution
In this podcast, Wojciech Kozlowski, Senior Advisor and Lead Quantum Communication, talks all about quantum key distribution. How does this technology work? Why are we not using it yet? And, why do we need to keep an eye on this development? -
What you need to know about... APIs
In this podcast, Jelmer de Ronde, technical product manager within the Flexible Education team, tells you everything you need to know about the OOAPI: the Open Education Application Programming Interface. What does this development mean for the future of flexible education?