Podcasts
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What you need to know about... Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)
By sharing data, we accelerate scientific progress, although this isn’t always straightforward. How do you maintain control without hindering other researchers? Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) make this more feasible. Freek Dijkstra, an expert in the field of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), explains how it works.
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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? -
What you need to know about... intelligent networks
In a nationwide, complex network like the SURF network, network management is a challenging job. At SURF, we are exploring how AI can help detect and solve problems faster. How does it work, how does it change the work of the network administrator, and are there also risks involved? Peter Boers, IT specialist at SURF, explains. -
SURFshort
What you need to know about... PeerTube
The debate around social media and their powerful owners is heating up. It is time to take back control and look for decentralised alternatives. PeerTube is one such alternative for video content. Find out exactly how it works and what you can gain from it from Alexandra van Straaten, social media adviser and privacy coordinator at SURF. -
SURFshort
What you need to know about... DDoS attacks
What exactly is a DDoS attack? Why do we need to talk about it now? Is it preventable? But most importantly, what can you do if you are attacked? Listen to the SURFshort podcast. -
What you need to know about... time & frequency transfer
When exactly is a second over? And how accurate is the time on your smartwatch, laptop or phone? And most importantly, what does it really matter, precise and accurate time and location tracking? -
What you need to know about... open science
17 years ago, John Doove, open science programme manager at SURF, started thinking about the possibilities of open science with a small idealistic group. Where are we now and why should open science be the norm? Listen now to the new episode of SURFshort. -
What you need to know about brain-computing interfaces
What is it? And what opportunities does this new technology offer for education? Listen to the podcast now.