Partner content Required MFA is not sufficient for strong security: Report 16th June 2021 Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is among the most useful measures companies can use against the rise in credential attacks, but attackers are adapting, as demonstrated in a variety of bypasses that allowed them to infiltrate networks — even those protected by MFA. In an analysis of recent attacks, identity and access management firm CyberArk found at […]
News U.S. telecom groups warn of network construction delays from chip shortages 16th June 2021 Amid growing consensus that the US government should pour billions of dollars into the development of broadband across the country, a number of telecom industry trade groups are warning that the ongoing global chip shortage is delaying or completely impeding the construction of networks this year. “The minimum delay reported by members was generally three to four weeks, […]
News Rakuten says chips crunch ‘much worse’ than expected 16th June 2021 Consumers have grown used to long store queues in the age of social distancing. The same goes for the organizations that buy semiconductors. This used to be a relatively quick and easy affair. But amid an unceasing pandemic, surging demand for electronics and a trading spat between superpowers, businesses today face a long wait for […]
Partner content What industrial-control-system vulnerabilities can teach us about protecting the supply chain 16th June 2021 Over the past year, we saw many unpredictable challenges. To stay connected and keep things moving while adhering to social distancing restrictions, many organizations had to expedite their digital transformation initiatives. The industrial and critical infrastructure sectors are particularly vulnerable due to the older nature of the devices used in industrial control systems (ICS). Their […]
News LA-RICS hopes P25 network will be ready in 2023, executive director says 16th June 2021 Efforts to deploy the P25 network for the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) are continuing, with the land-mobile-radio (LMR) project is about three years behind schedule after being delayed further by a confluence of events last year, according to LA-RICS Executive Director Scott Edson. LA-RICS had contracted with Motorola Solutions to finish the […]
News L3Harris unveils P25-LTE device that is designed to meet stringent new fire standard 15th June 2021 L3Harris Technologies today unveiled the XL Extreme 400P, a device that supports P25, LTE and Wi-Fi communications and is designed to meet the most stringent durability standard for first-responder handsets recently established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Todd Perdieu, vice president of products and strategy for L3Harris, said the XL Extreme 400P represents […]
Partner content Open-source tools for the IoT ecosystem 14th June 2021 The open source landscape is chock-full of talented developers creating powerful tools. These tools are often more than just barebones applications; they can be fully featured business technology solutions. Open source projects area jumping-off point for new Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure or features, as well as a long-term solution that becomes a fixture in […]
News Newscan: Feds recover millions from pipeline ransom hackers, hint at U.S. Internet tactic 10th June 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Feds recover millions from pipeline ransom hackers, hint at U.S. Internet tactic One password allowed attackers to disrupt Colonial Pipeline, CEO tells senators Fastly: Is the Internet (briefly) breaking a sign of things to come? Colonial Pipeline CEO defends ransomware response during Senate hearing Why there isn’t body-camera […]
Partner content Cyber is the new Cold War, and AI is the arms race 10th June 2021 The Internet has enhanced communications, increased commerce, and brought people together socially. Unfortunately, it has also enabled malicious activity with data breaches, ransomware, destroyed systems, and the Dark Web. Cyberattacks have become so common that only the large ones make the news now. The United States is arguably the most “wired” country in the world, […]
Partner content Private wireless networks in the US start going public 10th June 2021 A wide range of companies in the global wireless industry have been talking up the potential of the private wireless networking market for years. Indeed, Nokia has speculated that the number of basestations for private wireless networks could eventually double the number dedicated to standard, public mobile networks. However, most discussions on the topic to date have […]
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