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22Mar
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Comcast Applauds Work of the FCC's CSRIC on Online Security and Safety

The online security and safety of our customers is a priority. For Comcast's Xfinity Internet customers, Constant Guard™ provides the tools to prevent, detect, respond to and manage security threats. To be effective in this fight, we need cooperation across...

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01Mar
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Keeping Kids Safe Online

One of my roles here at Comcast is helping to manage all of the Internet safety resources that we make available to the public on our Constant Guard website. Not only do I share Internet safety and security tips...

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23Feb
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Comcast Endorses Multi-stakeholder Approach to Developing Online Privacy Principles

Today, the Administration released its white paper on commercial data privacy, which details a thoughtful and comprehensive framework for preserving consumer trust and encouraging innovation in the evolving Internet economy. Comcast supports these important policy objectives and welcomes the Administration's...

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22Feb
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FCC Chairman Embraces Industry Solutions for Cyber Security

Today, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski spoke about the growing threat of cyber attacks to our national economy and security, and embraced the need for real-time, industry-led solutions, rather than government mandates, as the best approach to address this problem. Comcast...

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01Feb
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Celebrate Change Your Password Day

Passwords. We all use them. They are our entry ticket into our digital world: email, Facebook, online banking, shopping. According to Consumer Reports, more than half of U.S. adults have six or more password protected accounts. I suspect that many...

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27Jan
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Comcast Helps Consumers Protect Their Online Privacy

The U.S. Senate has recognized January 28th as National Data Privacy Day. I recently spoke with Jay Opperman, Senior Director of Security and Privacy, about how Comcast is helping to promote awareness about privacy. Click here for more information...

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08Dec
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DNSSEC Deployment Update

Back in October 2010, I posted on our blog that we were beginning our deployment of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), as part of an evolving suite of security protections that are part of Comcast Constant Guard™. ISPs play...

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06Dec
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Avoid the Cyber Scrooges and Shop Safely Online

The holiday shopping season is already in full gear and everyone is hustling and bustling to get their gifts purchased. I personally love this time of year and like many other people, I like to shop online because it's convenient...

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14Nov
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Family Online Safety Institute Honors Jay Opperman

Congratulations to Jay Opperman, Senior Director of Security & Privacy at Comcast, for being the recipient of the Family Online Safety Institute's award for Outstanding Achievement! For his exceptional work in the field of online safety, Jay received this...

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19Oct
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month Spotlights Safe Internet Practices For All Users

I had the opportunity to participate in two milestone events earlier this month in Michigan, both focused on security and privacy on the Internet. The Michigan Cyber Summit 2011 was selected as the launch site to kick off National Cyber...

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