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Share Tweet Share Share Email In our interconnected world, digital privacy has emerged as one of the most pressing concerns of our times, and leading this debate is Sree Gopinath. Known for his role in shaping cybersecurity strategies, Sree has expertly navigated the complex intersection of digital privacy and national security. With a foundation in Information Science, a Master’s degree in Computer Science, and his current pursuit of a second Master’s degree in Cybersecurity at New York University, his journey reflects a deep-seated commitment to safeguarding the digital domains people often take for granted. Sree believes that digital privacy is an inalienable right, and this principle drives his professional and personal endeavors. He advocates for protecting individual and collective privacy, especially as more vital infrastructures shift online. Recognizing the intertwined nature of digital privacy and national security, Sree holds that maintaining digital security is as critical as securing any physical boundary, a view shaped by years of dedicated research and practical experience in the field. His career path includes significant milestones—from his impactful work on network defense at Expanse Inc. to his current role at TRM Labs. Each milestone represents a calculated effort to enhance digital security while respecting privacy. Sree’s understanding of privacy as inseparable from security is informed by both the vulnerabilities he helped address and the systems he has contributed to developing. While his work serves as a shield against cyber threats, it also advocates for advancing technologies that allow protection without breaching liberties, positioning him as a guardian in this precarious digital era. Privacy in a connected world Driven by a firm belief in digital privacy, Sree is adamant that every individual ought to control their personal data. “As citizens of the digital world, each one of us is entitled to the level of privacy we desire as well as integrity of the information about us,” he states. As interconnectedness expands to include critical infrastructure like power grids and transit systems, Sree stresses the need for stringent digital privacy protocols to safeguard these systems. The absence of such measures could lead to severe repercussions, jeopardizing both public safety and national security. Sree’s cybersecurity paradigm is rooted in defensive strategies aimed at averting unauthorized access rather than tracing perpetrators. “I’m not interested in ripping the masks off the bad guys” he laughs, “I am more interested in securing my house, so I don’t have to see the bad guys”. “The privacy needs of the collective are the same as that of the individual—if not more,” he emphasizes, spotlighting the necessity of safeguarding data at all levels. While other domains like offensive security scour for threats, Sree’s work prioritizes protecting data and digital assets from tampering. “I focus on defending against any faceless bad actor,” he reflects, reiterating that digital privacy is vital, independent of the attacker’s identity. Strengthening government security Through his tenure at Expanse Inc., which later became part of Palo Alto Networks, Sree pioneered strategies to secure vital networks by championing proactive digital privacy measures. He played a pivotal role in developing a tool that proactively mapped customer networks, pinpointing vulnerabilities that cyber adversaries might exploit. This innovation empowered organizations to spot and rectify weak points before they were exploited, thus fortifying their systems against unauthorized intrusions. The tool’s significance extended to government sectors, attracting usage by customers like the U.S. Department of Defense to secure their networks. “The product was used by customers to address vulnerabilities and secure their networks,” Sree notes. His contributions highlight the integration of privacy-centric practices within cybersecurity, bolstering organizational defenses and ensuring operational security at peak levels. Future-proofing security With a stronghold in cryptosecurity, Sree plays a pivotal role in national security by fortifying the digital financial landscape. At TRM Labs, he specializes in identifying illicit transactions, aiding in recovering stolen funds, and preemptively thwarting such transactions. Acknowledging the expanding significance of the digital economy, Sree asserts, “I believe that my contribution directly furthers national security interests,” by shielding financial systems from exploitation by malicious entities. Anticipating that evolving technologies like AI will present new challenges to digital privacy and security, he cautions, “Bad actors will start harnessing AI to bypass biometric authentication systems in a scalable way.” His response involves pioneering AI-driven security measures that extend beyond biometrics to maintain digital privacy. This proactive stance embodies his commitment to anticipating threats, ensuring future security measures are as adaptable as the challenges they aim to counter. Addressing pressing privacy issues For Sree, educating the public on digital privacy’s significance and equipping individuals with appropriate tools is paramount in today’s interconnected world. He advocates for governmental accountability in ensuring companies protect sensitive customer data to the highest standards. The recurrence of data breaches underscores the urgent demand for rigorous measures. Sree proposes, “Governments should consider regulations and legislation to require strict privacy standards” when companies handle sensitive information. This dual strategy—empowering individuals and enforcing corporate accountability—will be pivotal in strengthening digital privacy and safeguarding national interests. Defending vulnerable digital populations In securing extensive networks, Sree discerned the need to protect vulnerable digital demographics. “There are demographics of digital citizens today that either do not realize the need to maintain privacy online, or lack the knowledge, tools, or frameworks to do so,” he reveals. This realization shapes his mission to extend cybersecurity principles beyond organizations to individual users, ensuring everyone can safely navigate the digital realm. While foundational cybersecurity and digital privacy principles remain constant across contexts, Sree acknowledges distinct challenges. “While scale is the challenge when working with organizational customers, the challenge in working with individual users is the diverse situations and the levels of cybersecurity awareness that they bring,” he observes. His approach highlights the necessity of tailored solutions to meet varying awareness levels, effectively protecting both organizations and individuals. Leading the dialogue on cybersecurity As a peer reviewer, Sree engages with research on digital privacy and national security, gleaning insights while offering constructive feedback. “As I review the articles, I learn new things and ideas about how people are approaching the problem,” he reflects. Concurrently, his reviews aim to advance the field by suggesting avenues for further research expansion. As a speaker, Sree is devoted to raising awareness about privacy and security. “I have focused a majority of my time on sensitizing people to the need for maintaining privacy and security in the digital world just as they would in the physical, tangible world,” he shares. His advocacy underscores the importance of early education, urging the introduction of cybersecurity awareness programs at the elementary level, thereby laying a foundation for sound digital practices. As digital environments expand and risks escalate, Sree underscores the necessity for vigilance and proactive measures to protect privacy and security. With national infrastructures progressively operating online, he stresses the importance of rigorous privacy protocols. His advocacy for education and empowerment equips individuals to tackle digital challenges, propelling discussions on privacy and security to the forefront. Through focused advocacy and education, Sree empowers people to recognize and counter evolving threats, contributing to a secure digital future. 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T'puram: The state is witnessing a troubling rise in child kidnapping cases, with 405 incidents reported involving children under 18 from Jan 2021 to Sept 2024. The statistics reveal a concerning trend: 101 cases in 2021, 114 in 2022 and 124 in 2023. However, in the face of this challenge, the law enforcement agencies are stepping up their efforts to ensure the safety of children. Despite the increase in reported kidnappings, the police made significant strides in resolving these cases. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who got whom IPL 2025 Auction: Updated Full Team Squads In 2021, they successfully solved 98 cases, with numbers rising to 111 in 2022 and 119 in 2023. In 2024, an impressive 63 out of 66 reported cases have already been resolved, reflecting a commitment to swift action and community safety. Local law enforcement agencies adopted a proactive approach to address the rising trend of kidnappings. When incidents are reported, police take immediate action, coordinating efforts across districts and utilising technology to disseminate information quickly. Alerts are issued at transportation hubs and through social media, ensuring that the community is informed and vigilant. Recent success stories highlight the effectiveness of these efforts. Children such as Tasmith Thamsum, Abigail Sara and Niya Mehrin were located thanks to prompt police intervention, leading to heartfelt gratitude from their families. These cases serve as a reminder of the importance of community awareness and cooperation in ensuring child safety. A senior police official pointed out the vital role of media in these efforts, stating, "The ever-vigilant media influence is a key factor in police being forced to relentlessly pursue such cases. The case of Abigail Sara is the best example of how media vigilance can help law enforcement agencies fulfil their duties." The community is also becoming increasingly engaged in addressing the issue. Increased awareness campaigns and educational programmes are being implemented to inform parents and children about safety measures and the importance of reporting suspicious activity.By Jenny Jarvie After several years of decline, California’s population grew by almost a quarter of a million residents in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau , a rebound that brings the state almost back to its pre-pandemic numbers. The numbers are not all rosy. California had a slower growth rate than the country as a whole, particularly large states in the fast-growing South. It also experienced the nation’s largest domestic migration loss. But experts say California’s new population figures represent an important turnaround. “The big picture is California is growing again,” said Hans Johnson, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California. “It shows California has a pretty healthy growth rate. ... The number of people who are coming into the state from abroad has increased, the number of people leaving for other states has decreased. There are still substantial flows to other states, but that’s not as large as it was.” While California’s population gain of 232,570 people from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, represents the largest numeric population increase in the western states, it lagged behind Texas, which expanded its population by 562,941, and Florida, which grew by 467,347 people. California’s 0.6% population increase also fell short of the national average (0.9%) and was significantly outpaced by the District of Columbia (2.2%), Florida (2%) and Texas (1.8%). During the COVID-19 pandemic, California’s population dropped after a decade of steady growth. Upon reaching its highest-ever population level in 2020, with more than 39.5 million people, the state lost nearly 1% of its population by July 1, 2021, as it introduced a rash of restrictions, including the closures of offices, retail stores, restaurants and schools. California is still the nation’s most populous state, with 39,431,263 residents, significantly more than Texas’ 31 million and Florida’s 23 million. But its overall population remained 124,000 short of its 2020 peak. California’s population decline has been seized on by the right as a sign of the failure of its liberal progressivism. Republican critics, such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, have presented California as a state in decline, arguing that in recent years its residents were fleeing to red states because California had become a bastion of high crime, unaffordable housing, excessive regulation and wacky leftist ideology. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office celebrated the Census Bureau estimate, released the same week that the California Department of Finance released data that also showed state population growth. “People from across the nation and the globe are coming to the Golden State to pursue the California Dream and experience the success of the world’s fifth largest economy — strengthening local communities, regional economies and our state’s future,” said Brendan Richards, a spokesman for Newsom. California’s population growth stems largely from international migration and natural population increases (the net result of births minus deaths) — not domestic migration. Census Bureau estimates showed California had the nation’s largest domestic migration loss — minus 239,575 people — while Texas added 85,267. The main driver of California’s population growth is people from outside the U.S. The state had the nation’s second largest net gain in international migration, attracting 361,057 people from other countries, short of Florida’s 411,322, but ahead of Texas’ 319,569. California also experienced the nation’s second highest natural increases — births outnumbering deaths — with a net gain of 110,466 people, just short of Texas’ 158,753. Beyond the culture war rhetoric between red and blue states, population shifts have the potential to reshape the national potential landscape. In 2021, new census data resulted in the state losing a congressional representative for the first time in its history , falling from 53 to 52 seats in the House of Representatives. Last year, the Brennan Center for Justice predicted that the state was on track to lose four more congressional districts in reapportionment in 2030, leaving California with just 48 House seats. Michael Li, senior counsel in the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program, said Friday that the Census Bureau’s new estimates indicated there might be a slightly less dramatic 2030 reapportionment across the nation. But assuming the population trend of the last two years carried out for the rest of the decade, he said, California was still on track to lose three or four seats — and possibly more, depending on how harshly President Trump’s administration clamped down on immigration. “California’s population is sustained mostly by immigration,” Li said. “It has around 360,000 people coming in from outside the United States. ... With a new administration coming in, talking about deporting millions of people and maybe cutting off pathways of legal immigration into the country, there’s a lot that could change.” The Trump administration, Li said, could also fiddle with the census. For example, adding a citizenship question could depress turnout and participation. The Census Bureau estimates were released a day before the California Department of Finance released data Friday showing the state’s population grew by about 49,000 in the fiscal year ending July 1 to 39,172,742. The department’s estimate is substantially lower than the Census Bureau’s estimate of 232,570, largely because the bureau attributes a much higher level of international migration to California. As a demographer who has looked at population data for decades, Johnson said this year’s difference between the Census Bureau and California Department of Finance estimates was remarkable. “The big difference is migration, and migration is hard to measure,” Johnson said. “We have legal flows and administrative records, but people sometimes will be, for example, adjusting their status from some sort of temporary status to a permanent status. Technically, that could be considered immigration, but it’s not a new resident. And then, of course, unauthorized or undocumented immigration is difficult to measure as well.” The California Department of Finance attributed the state’s growth to a combination of factors: legal immigration continuing to rebound after the pandemic; greater domestic migration in and slowed domestic out-migration; natural increase as the number of deaths lowers from its pandemic peak. Johnson said he didn’t expect conservatives to stop holding up California as a symbol of national decline. “There’s still a lot of people leaving California to move to other states — no doubt about it — so there’s probably some political hay to be made there,” Johnson said. “The reason for that is because the cost of living and housing prices are so high in California, which means people want to live here, because that’s a demand and supply consideration.” During California’s heyday of rapid population growth, Johnson said, the state used to gain people from the rest of the country, as well as from abroad. But that hasn’t been the case for a couple of decades. Still, Johnson said, liberals could push against simplistic conservative narratives and offer a reality check. “Why is California so expensive?” he said. “Part of it is probably that it’s more difficult to build housing here. But one reason it’s more difficult to build housing here is because land is expensive, and land is expensive because a lot of people want to own land or own houses in California.” Distributed by Tribune News Service.Leicester City Sack Steve Cooper After 15 Games

Months after Colorado's Marshall Fire, residents of surviving homes reported health symptoms, poor air quality December 23, 2024 University of Colorado at Boulder Three years after the Dec. 30, 2021, Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County, two new studies offer insight into what happens to air quality and health in the aftermath of urban wildfires. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email Six months after the Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 houses in Boulder County, Colo., more than half of residents of surviving homes in the area reported physical symptoms -- including headaches, sore throats or a strange taste in their mouth -- that they attributed to poor air quality, a new CU Boulder study has found. A companion study showed that the air quality inside one home post-fire equaled that of downtown Los Angeles in the 1990s on a high pollution day, with hazardous gases lingering for weeks. "Our research suggests that there could be important health impacts for people returning to smoke- or ash-damaged homes after a fire and that we need to have systems in place to protect them," said Colleen Reid, associate professor of geography and co-author of the studies. The papers, published this week in ACS Environmental Science & Technology Air , are the first to explore air quality inside smoke- and ash-damaged homes and to assess the health impacts on people who live in them. They come as fires in the Wildland-Urban Interface, like in Paradise, California, in 2018 and Lahaina, Hawaii, in 2023 grow more common. "A lot of time has been spent studying wildfire smoke -- what you get when you burn vegetation. But what do you get when you burn a home, with all its furniture and electronics and cars? Until now, there has been very little known," said co-author Joost de Gouw, a professor of chemistry and fellow with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at CU Boulder. A record winter blaze Fueled by 100-mile-per-hour winds and record dry conditions, the Dec. 30, 2021, Marshall Fire burned 1,084 buildings in densely populated areas, took two lives and forced 37,000 people to evacuate. Once residents returned home, scientists at CU Boulder, just 4 miles from the fire's ignition, started getting calls. "At first, they felt really lucky, but when they went into their homes they saw ash everywhere and it smelled differently -- like a campfire or chemicals," said Reid. "They asked: What should we do? We don't know if it's safe to go back in." With little research offering answers, the scientists began to investigate. Ten days after the fire, de Gouw's team erected field instruments in an intact home bordering a block where houses burned down. Over five weeks, they continually measured the presence of 50 gases. Meanwhile, Reid and colleagues developed a survey to send to residents within the burn perimeter, as well as a random sample of those within 2 miles. At six months, 642 people had responded; 413 had responded at the one-year mark. Some 55% of respondents reported symptoms that they attributed to the fire at the six- month mark, and survey answers depended largely on the condition of their home when they returned home. For instance, those who found ash inside were three times as likely to report headaches compared to those who didn't find ash; those who reported an odd odor were four times as likely to report headaches compared to those who did not pick up an unusual scent. People with the same symptoms tended to cluster together, according to computer mapping analyses. For example, those living near destroyed homes, especially in the direction the wind was blowing the day of the fire, were far more likely to report a strange taste in their mouth. "These findings are consistent with chemical exposures and suggest that residents of smoke- and ash-damaged homes may have experienced lingering air quality and physical health challenges months after the fire," said Reid. Long-term impacts uncertain The authors cannot say which chemicals caused the health impacts that survey respondents reported. But measurements in one home found high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene, a carcinogen found in gasoline and Diesel exhaust. Dust samples also showed high levels of copper, zinc, arsenic and industrial pollutants called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are known to cause eye irritation. "If your home survives, and the neighbor two doors down burns, all those melted things can get into the air and find their way into your home" settling into furnishings, carpets and drywall, said Reid. The authors stress that VOCs are only considered carcinogenic at levels much higher than what they found, and people are regularly exposed to low levels daily through pollution. Their research found that simple measures, like opening windows and using low-cost, carbon-activated air filters, can substantially improve air quality. One year after the fire, the number of residents reporting symptoms had declined to just 33% and most said confidence in their home's air quality had improved. Until more studies are done, the researchers cannot say whether such exposures can lead to long-term health problems. Nonetheless, Reid urges anyone going inside a smoke- or ash-damaged home just after a wildland urban interface (WUI) fire to use caution, wearing KN95 masks and gloves. They hope their ongoing research can lead to clearer guidelines for policymakers and insurance companies about when it is safe for people to return to smoke-damaged homes. "This wasn't just any fire. It felt personal," said de Gouw. "Knowing that we could at least begin to provide some answers to our community has made the work extra meaningful." Story Source: Materials provided by University of Colorado at Boulder . Original written by Lisa Marshall , Nicholas Goda. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :None

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