Gig Work and the Digital Security Divide

Explore the implications of the gig economy on digital security in this 19-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2018. Delve into how the shift towards contingent labor models and precarious employment affects computer security practices traditionally administered by large organizations. Examine the challenges faced by independent workers who are cut off from institutional security training and resources. Consider the potential class-based disparities in security awareness that may arise due to the overrepresentation of marginalized communities in gig work. Analyze how the reclassification of gig workers as outsiders impacts trust-based relationships and cultural conceptions of security. Gain insights from Kendra Albert, Clinical Fellow at Harvard Law School, and Elizabeth Anne Watkins as they discuss the future of digital security in an evolving work landscape.