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This Roundtable date is October 4, 2023 at 9:00-10:00.
Moderator: Tom Hollingsworth
Join the Edge Field Day delegates for two roundtable discussions focused on the “Single Edge” and Edge Security.
Is There Only a Single Edge? Edge Field Day 2 Roundtable
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In this Edge Field Day 2 Roundtable discussion, delegates debated the definition of edge computing, considering whether it’s a device-driven data-gathering concept or a location for computing and storage. Practical examples, like smart highway cameras, illustrated the importance of performance and localization in edge computing. The discussion emphasized how edge technology offers organizations localized control, customized solutions, and benefits in performance, compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements. However, challenges like energy consumption, heat generation, and application ownership need careful management. This shift toward edge computing is fostering innovative approaches, such as ghost kitchens and mobile payment processing, reshaping our understanding of technology and computing solutions.
Personnel: Tom Hollingsworth
Don’t Get Cut By Edge Security! Edge Field Day 2 Roundtable
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In this Edge Field Day roundtable discussion, the delegates take on the delicate balance between privacy and security, particularly in the context of data privacy at the edge. The vulnerabilities of widely distributed data and remote devices were highlighted, with examples like the Pegasus spyware serving as stark reminders of potential threats. The ‘zero trust’ approach was emphasized for continuous verification of edge device security. The conversation explored the physical security aspects of devices and the potential for edge devices to enhance authentication security, citing Apple’s pass-key technology. It also considered the challenges and prospects of using edge computing for security, particularly focusing on the impact of privacy, law enforcement surveillance, and the ethical dimensions of technology. The overarching message stressed the importance of prioritizing societal benefits as technology continues to evolve.
Personnel: Tom Hollingsworth