Podcasts
Get up to speed on the technological developments in education and research in just 15 minutes
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What you need to know about... network resilience
You only realise how dependent you are on a network… when it goes down. In this episode of SURFshort, Harold Teunissen, Head of Network at SURF, and presenter Eva van Dam discuss network resilience. No institution is alone in this. Our network expert’s call to action: “We need to get used to the fact that things don’t always just work.”
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What you need to know about… the Digital Omnibus legislation
The European Union is working on the Digital Omnibus, a package of new rules designed to overhaul existing digital legislation in one go. The aim is to reduce the regulatory burden and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. However, the Digital Omnibus also has significant implications for the GDPR, our online privacy and even our fundamental rights.
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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... taking control of your identity
DigiD is a form of Identity Access Management, or IAM. In education and research in the Netherlands, we have to deal with it. What happens if we can no longer access the identity data of students, staff or researchers? Arnout Terpstra, teamlead Identity and Access Management at SURF, answers these questions within geopolitical developments.
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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... fiber sensing
All across the Netherlands, fiber-optic cables are in the ground. But did you know that besides carrying data, they can be used for entirely different purposes as well? Fiber 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 fiber sensing, and its potential for research is significant. -
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What you need to know about... The Cybersecurity Act
Are we prepared for a major cyberattack? This question is more relevant than ever. In this podcast we talk about the new Cyber Security Act (Cbw). What does this act entail? What will change for institutions? And how can you ensure that you not only comply with it, but also become stronger as a result? -
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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.