Security experts are answering a new call in their careers to use their hacking and security skills and technology for the public-interest sector. Matt Mitchell created a nonprofit that offers free workshops and training in basic cryptography tools in the mostly African-American community. He sees his work at CryptoHarlem, funded by the Calyx Institute, as a way to help those most in need of online protection. A mini-track on cybersecurity experts at the RSA Conference this week is led by renowned security expert Bruce Schneier. Schneier says this growing public interest tech field includes tech policy work for Congress and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.”]
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