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 […]
Partner content Microsoft patches 6 zero-day vulnerabilities under active attack 9th June 2021 Microsoft on June 8 deployed patches for 50 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days under active attack, the company reports. Fifty is a relatively small number for Microsoft’s monthly security releases – most of its 2020 rollouts exceeded 100 – but this Patch Tuesday packs a punch. The CVEs that were addressed affect Microsoft Windows, Office, Edge browser, […]
News The battle over connected cars drags on 8th June 2021 The FCC is facing a new lawsuit over its move last year to rework the spectrum and technology dedicated to connected cars. The action helps crystalize the ongoing debate over how exactly automobiles should communicate with each other and with roadside infrastructure like stoplights and crosswalks. It’s also an important issue for companies in the […]
Partner content U.S. must redefine critical infrastructure for the digital era 8th June 2021 America’s definition of infrastructure has remained largely unchanged since the New Deal, when the federal government updated roads, railways, and water supplies ahead of World War II. Back then, communications technologies were in their infant stage — radio broadcasting was the FCC’s sole focus — but over the past 25 years, digital communications have evolved […]
Partner content Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware-attack recovery 8th June 2021 Citizens across the country are feeling the effects that a ransomware attack can have on society. Between the Colonial Pipeline attack that caused gas shortages on the East Coast, the D.C. Metro Police Department attack that released personal information of employees, and the Oldsmar Water Hack that could have devastated Florida drinking water, many now have cause to question the strength […]
News APCO, NENA, NASNA speakers cite ‘discussions’ to address NG911 funding issues 8th June 2021 Representatives of three organizations associated with 911 expressed some optimism that ongoing “discussions” between could lead to broader consensus on the language that should be included in any legislation to provide $15 billion in federal funds to accelerate the deployment of next-generation 911 (NG911) across the United States. Personnel from the Association of Public-Safety Communications […]
News UK officials revamp ESN plans again, target Airwave-to-LTE transition for end of 2026 8th June 2021 United Kingdom (UK) first responders are expected to use the TETRA-based Airwave system owned by Motorola Solutions for at least five more years, as the end of 2026 is the new target date for transitioning to the much-delayed, over-budget Emergency Services Network (ESN), according to a Home Office official. Home Office Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft […]
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