JD Sartain
tech journalist
JD Sartain is a technology journalist from Boston. She writes for PCWorld, Network World, CIO, & several other tech magazines.
Security among the hot jobs of the future
It is clear that new technologies like robotics, self-driving cars, 3D printing, drones, artificial intelligence and virtual reality will create major upheavals in all sorts of labor markets, not just technology. (Think self-driving...
In the wrong hands, drones can be life-threatening
There’s no limit to the beneficial uses of drone technology. Dropping Zika-fighting pesticides or firefighting chemicals in remote areas. Search and rescue. Delivering emergency medical supplies. The list goes on and on. But what...
Does quantum cryptology offer hack-proof security?
New quantum cryptology research could result in systems that are impossible to hack. But good luck trying to explain it to your boss.
Top security tools in the fight against cybercrime
There’s no silver bullet, so load up with as many of these as you can.
Why disaster recovery planning can save lives
After Hurricane Katrina left its mark on Louisiana, the CIO of LifeShare Blood Centers says the need a disaster recovery plan hit home.
Feds cracks down on data brokers
J. Elizabeth Hill, a nurse living in San Diego, recently received a Gmail message from her nephew. Pasted inside was an article about soldiers in Afghanistan and the discrepancies regarding the ammunition they use. 15 social media...