Stephanie Balaouras 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 🏳️🌈
@sbalaouras.bsky.social
Forrester VP & Group Director leading #infosec, #risk, #technology, and #sustainability research. All opinions my own. She/Her. Also posts on #running #dogs #books
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This is so sad. Even though my field (high tech and cyber) is so far away from what Jane Goodall did, she was always a personal hero of mine for what she accomplished in life, her environmental + animal advocacy, her passion + energy into her 80s, and her ongoing optimism.
October 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is so sad. Even though my field (high tech and cyber) is so far away from what Jane Goodall did, she was always a personal hero of mine for what she accomplished in life, her environmental + animal advocacy, her passion + energy into her 80s, and her ongoing optimism.
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If you are a security or technology leader in state or local government, you might be looking at the influx of quantum security readiness guidelines with trepidation. My latest blog offers a starting point of key questions to ask.
www.forrester.com/blogs/quantu...
www.forrester.com/blogs/quantu...
Quantum Security: Three Questions State And Local Government Leaders Must Ask Themselves TODAY
If you are a security or technology leader in state or local government, you might be looking at the influx of quantum security readiness guidelines with trepidation. There are old algorithms to depre...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If you are a security or technology leader in state or local government, you might be looking at the influx of quantum security readiness guidelines with trepidation. My latest blog offers a starting point of key questions to ask.
www.forrester.com/blogs/quantu...
www.forrester.com/blogs/quantu...
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Microsoft released an emergency security patch on Sunday to “mitigate active attacks targeting on-premises servers.”
Hackers Exploit Microsoft Software Vulnerability To Reportedly Target Governments And Businesses—What To Know
Microsoft released an emergency security patch on Sunday to “mitigate active attacks targeting on-premises servers.”
www.forbes.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Microsoft released an emergency security patch on Sunday to “mitigate active attacks targeting on-premises servers.”
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There is widespread exploitation this weekend of a zero-day flaw in on-premises instances of Microsoft #Sharepoint. CISA, Microsoft and security companies are releasing advisories.
July 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There is widespread exploitation this weekend of a zero-day flaw in on-premises instances of Microsoft #Sharepoint. CISA, Microsoft and security companies are releasing advisories.
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Oregon legislature passes first-in-nation microgrid framework
Oregon legislature passes first-in-nation microgrid framework
Supporters say the Oregon model could set an example for other states concerned about grid reliability and rising costs.
buff.ly
July 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Oregon legislature passes first-in-nation microgrid framework
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California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy.
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy
Are renewables reliable? A new study says California ran on renewables alone for a record number of days last year.
grist.org
May 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy.
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
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April 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/20/figures-humanoid-robot-takes-voice-orders-to-help-around-the-house/ these are the kind of #robots we need! Yes to household chores! Imagine seniors able to live in their own homes for longer with support.
Figure’s humanoid robot takes voice orders to help around the house | TechCrunch
Figure founder and CEO Brett Adcock Thursday revealed a new machine learning model for humanoid robots. The news, which arrives two weeks after Adcock
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February 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/20/figures-humanoid-robot-takes-voice-orders-to-help-around-the-house/ these are the kind of #robots we need! Yes to household chores! Imagine seniors able to live in their own homes for longer with support.
Bought my first e-book already.
February 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Bought my first e-book already.
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Climate change has put the coffee-growing regions of Puerto Rico directly in the path of repeated hurricanes.
It takes 4-5 years for a coffee plant to start producing fruit, and they don't start REALLY producing until year 7.
Younger trees are delicate and vulnerable to hurricane winds.
It takes 4-5 years for a coffee plant to start producing fruit, and they don't start REALLY producing until year 7.
Younger trees are delicate and vulnerable to hurricane winds.
January 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Climate change has put the coffee-growing regions of Puerto Rico directly in the path of repeated hurricanes.
It takes 4-5 years for a coffee plant to start producing fruit, and they don't start REALLY producing until year 7.
Younger trees are delicate and vulnerable to hurricane winds.
It takes 4-5 years for a coffee plant to start producing fruit, and they don't start REALLY producing until year 7.
Younger trees are delicate and vulnerable to hurricane winds.
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I’m 10,000 followers from getting as many followers here as I ever got on Twitter. Thanks, everyone. I don’t deserve it, but I’ll keep trying.
January 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I’m 10,000 followers from getting as many followers here as I ever got on Twitter. Thanks, everyone. I don’t deserve it, but I’ll keep trying.
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Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
January 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
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In less than 24 hours, gay marriage will become legal in Thailand; in less than 48, marriage registration will start.
January 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
In less than 24 hours, gay marriage will become legal in Thailand; in less than 48, marriage registration will start.
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Do You Work For the Federal Government? ProPublica Wants To Hear From You.
We’re doubling down on our coverage of government agencies and federal policy. With your help, we can dig deeper.
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January 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
ProPublica reporters are dedicated to investigating government agencies and federal policy. Concerned public servants are some of our most important sources.
We appreciate the difficult situations people weigh as they decide whether to reach out. Here's how to securely get in touch.
We appreciate the difficult situations people weigh as they decide whether to reach out. Here's how to securely get in touch.
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It’s Friday night. Turn off the news this weekend. Avoid politics. Have dinner with friends and family. Play board games. Go for a nice walk. Watch a romcom. Eat food that’s bad for you and terribly delicious. Ban nonsense from your weekend. Friendly advice. 💜
January 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
It’s Friday night. Turn off the news this weekend. Avoid politics. Have dinner with friends and family. Play board games. Go for a nice walk. Watch a romcom. Eat food that’s bad for you and terribly delicious. Ban nonsense from your weekend. Friendly advice. 💜
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I think Bluesky is a great platform and I’m here to stay. However, a bookmark function would make the experience SO much better and much more functional for research/ information gathering, especially for reporters. Pretty please @support.bsky.team @bsky.app ?
January 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I think Bluesky is a great platform and I’m here to stay. However, a bookmark function would make the experience SO much better and much more functional for research/ information gathering, especially for reporters. Pretty please @support.bsky.team @bsky.app ?
Ever since we got a puppy, I’ve made sure we still give the other dogs attention, but Rain, aka “The Meatball of Destruction,” has taken to staring forlornly out the window or off into the distance. #dogs
January 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Ever since we got a puppy, I’ve made sure we still give the other dogs attention, but Rain, aka “The Meatball of Destruction,” has taken to staring forlornly out the window or off into the distance. #dogs
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I know we all have disaster fatigue, but the reason why historic LA fires get so much coverage is because there are more people in greater LA county than in *most US states*
January 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I know we all have disaster fatigue, but the reason why historic LA fires get so much coverage is because there are more people in greater LA county than in *most US states*
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Not lost on me that it's nonprofit tech, app.watchduty.org, showing up & actually working in the midst of the LA fires (donate to them!)
Meanwhile platforms fail to surface key news, vital info is paywalled...
As I've been saying, we need a new tech paradigm, yesterday!
Meanwhile platforms fail to surface key news, vital info is paywalled...
As I've been saying, we need a new tech paradigm, yesterday!
Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts
Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby
app.watchduty.org
January 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Not lost on me that it's nonprofit tech, app.watchduty.org, showing up & actually working in the midst of the LA fires (donate to them!)
Meanwhile platforms fail to surface key news, vital info is paywalled...
As I've been saying, we need a new tech paradigm, yesterday!
Meanwhile platforms fail to surface key news, vital info is paywalled...
As I've been saying, we need a new tech paradigm, yesterday!
My heart goes out to everyone affected by the fires. I’m also relieved the Getty staff, buildings, and collections are safe. These are incredibly special places and the art invaluable to humanity
Thank you for the outpouring of well-wishes. As of today, Getty staff, the art collections, and buildings remain safe from the Palisades Fire.
The threat is still happening, and our hearts go out to everybody in Los Angeles affected by this awful tragedy.
The threat is still happening, and our hearts go out to everybody in Los Angeles affected by this awful tragedy.
January 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
My heart goes out to everyone affected by the fires. I’m also relieved the Getty staff, buildings, and collections are safe. These are incredibly special places and the art invaluable to humanity
This is a great new app to keep an eye on. As wildfires and other environmental disasters become more common and more deadly, apps like this one will be essential to getting timely communication and advanced warning #resilience #adaptation
A Bay Area fire tracking app is saving lives in L.A. — and clapping back at Elon Musk sfstandard.com/2025/01/09/w...
A Bay Area fire tracking app is saving lives — and correcting Elon Musk
Watch Duty has overtaken ChatGPT to become the top free app in Apple’s App Store.
sfstandard.com
January 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This is a great new app to keep an eye on. As wildfires and other environmental disasters become more common and more deadly, apps like this one will be essential to getting timely communication and advanced warning #resilience #adaptation
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A Bay Area fire tracking app is saving lives in L.A. — and clapping back at Elon Musk sfstandard.com/2025/01/09/w...
A Bay Area fire tracking app is saving lives — and correcting Elon Musk
Watch Duty has overtaken ChatGPT to become the top free app in Apple’s App Store.
sfstandard.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
A Bay Area fire tracking app is saving lives in L.A. — and clapping back at Elon Musk sfstandard.com/2025/01/09/w...
I hope everyone in LA is staying safe.
In an abundance of caution and to keep roads clear in the surrounding areas, the Getty Center will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8.
Getty Villa will remain closed through Monday, January 13. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.
Getty Villa will remain closed through Monday, January 13. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.
Today, a brush fire started in Pacific Palisades fueled by extremely high winds.
At the Getty Villa, some trees & vegetation on site have burned, but no structures are on fire, and staff and the collection remain safe.
The Villa is closed to non-emergency staff and the public.
At the Getty Villa, some trees & vegetation on site have burned, but no structures are on fire, and staff and the collection remain safe.
The Villa is closed to non-emergency staff and the public.
January 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I hope everyone in LA is staying safe.