Cybersecurity

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The Prescription for Thwarting Cyberattacks

A lot can go wrong with mission-critical communications networks from a cybersecurity...

Newscan: The Big Hack: How China used a tiny chip to infiltrate U.S. companies

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Newscan: DHS: Russian hackers got in the control rooms of U.S utilities

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Unlocking the power of ESInets: Different NG911 provisioning approaches exist; level of control is key differentiator

Next-generation 911 (NG911) systems represent a quantum leap forward for the public-safety community and the citizens that it serves. Internet Protocol (IP)-based and broadband-enabled, such systems are capable of considerably more than legacy 911 systems, which is why many emergency communications centers (ECCs) from coast to coast are clamoring to implement them. The broadband capabilities […]

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IoT Cybersecurity Act places security onus on device makers

The IoT Cybersecurity Act is a good start for IoT pros to implement more security features on devices. However, securing assets through proactive measures, including vulnerability assessments and disclosure programs are options that could back the wider builder community in the fight against bad actors. Signed into law in December 2020, the bipartisan legislation forces any Internet […]

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UC-Berkeley survey shines light on cybersecurity concerns surrounding smart-city technologies

Sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can introduce significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities to jurisdictions, and this risk factor should be considered by decision makers as they determine whether to proceed with smart-city initiatives, according to researchers from the University of California-Berkeley. Entitled “The Cybersecurity Risks of Smart-City Technologies: What do the experts think?” the white paper—written […]

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U.S. tech dominance rides on securing intellectual property

In January 2021, on his last day in office, President Trump quietly pardoned autonomous vehicle engineer Anthony Levandowski. He had been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing trade secrets from his former employer, Google. With everything else going on that month, including the Capitol riot and the inauguration, this news didn’t receive much […]

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What we know (and don’t know) so far about the ‘Supernova’ SolarWinds attack

It’s mostly been overshadowed by the massive and brazen supply chain breach of the SolarWinds Orion software-build process, but the lesser-known Supernova cyberattack also remains a bit of a mystery. Details about the scope and victims of Supernova, which exploited a flaw in SolarWinds’ Orion network management software, so far have been scarce. Less than […]

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AT&T launches 5G services for FirstNet subscribers in parts of 38 cities, 20+ venues

First responders can access millimeter-wave 5G services that are being enabled by recent upgrades to the FirstNet core in parts of 38 cities and in more than 20 venues, as well as tower-to-core encryption of FirstNet traffic nationwide in less than a year, according to FirstNet contractor AT&T and the FirstNet Authority. AT&T announced the […]

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5G slicing can be dicey, says security specialist

Hailed by vendors and operators alike as a key benefit of future 5G networks, one security specialist is now saying there is a problem with 5G network slicing that could make 5G mobile networks vulnerable to attack. Network slicing is a feature of standalone 5G networks that is set to enable an array of new […]

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The future of work is hybrid: Why city and county workers need secure access

With the United States now leading the world in the rollout of vaccination programs, there’s a sense of optimism that many aspects of life may soon return to normal. But the big question for city, local, state and federal government agencies of all sizes isn’t necessarily about how to safely bring employees back to the office, but whether […]

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How to protect our critical infrastructure from attack

On Feb. 2, the largest ever compilation of breached usernames and passwords was leaked online. Known as COMB, it contained 3.2 billion unique email/password pairs, including the credentials for the Oldsmar water plant in Florida. Three days later an unknown attacker entered Oldsmar’s computer systems and attempted to manipulate the pH in the city’s water […]

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Making cities safer means making security simpler

When it comes to managing multiple security systems within a city, a good rule of thumb is simpler equals safer. This happens by moving away from inefficient, siloed technology systems that require constant monitoring and input, to information-based systems that proactively manage the increasing amount of data flowing into a centralized control room. The era […]

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Cybersecurity

Highlights

The Prescription for Thwarting Cyberattacks

Newscan: The Big Hack: How China used a tiny chip to infiltrate U.S. companies

Newscan: DHS: Russian hackers got in the control rooms of U.S utilities

Commentary

Unlocking the power of ESInets: Different NG911 provisioning approaches exist; level of control is key differentiator

Partner content

IoT Cybersecurity Act places security onus on device makers

News

UC-Berkeley survey shines light on cybersecurity concerns surrounding smart-city technologies

Partner content

U.S. tech dominance rides on securing intellectual property

Partner content

What we know (and don’t know) so far about the ‘Supernova’ SolarWinds attack

News

AT&T launches 5G services for FirstNet subscribers in parts of 38 cities, 20+ venues

Partner content

5G slicing can be dicey, says security specialist

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The future of work is hybrid: Why city and county workers need secure access

Partner content

How to protect our critical infrastructure from attack

Partner content

Making cities safer means making security simpler

Commentary

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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