News Attackers compromised code-checking vendor’s tool for two months 21st April 2021 In a software supply-chain attack reminiscent of the SolarWinds compromise, unknown attackers used a vulnerable tool published by code checking firm Codecov for a little over two months to collect sensitive development information from the company’s clients. Codecov, which provides tools and services to check how well software tests are covering code under development, in […]
News Will the feds set our broadband Internet prices? 21st April 2021 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo late last week signed a bill that requires all Internet service providers operating in the state to offer a $15 a month broadband option to low-income consumers. The action comes just months after lawmakers in California authorized legislation activating net neutrality rules in the state. Taken together, the developments raise the prospect of […]
News Newscan: Chinese hackers compromise dozens of government agencies, defense contractors 21st April 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Chinese hackers compromise dozens of government agencies, defense contractors Video captures cop fatally shooting fleeing suspect on California highway Florida task force sounds alarm bell on police radio network Broadband as a utility could happen in New York, if bill is passed What early users of SpaceX’s Starlink […]
News The IoT security challenge for enterprises 20th April 2021 As the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices throughout the enterprise continues, security issues won’t go away. On the positive side, tech professionals are quite aware, especially as they witness the skyrocketing growth in the number of connected devices throughout their organizations. By 2025, Statista estimates the total installed base of connected IoT devices globally will […]
Partner content Clearing a path to multicloud as the new foundation for digital government 19th April 2021 To say that the last year has been challenging for state and local governments is a massive understatement. While citizens turned to their state and local agencies for guidance during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local leaders were largely left to navigate the uncertainty without a roadmap or assistance from the Federal […]
News Public Safety Technology Alliance (PSTA) to shut down 16th April 2021 After three years of existence, the non-profit Public Safety Technology Alliance (PSTA) will cease operations within 45 days as officials say they believe that the organization achieved its primary goal to promote public safety’s use of open-standard technologies. “PSTA achieved its mission,” PSTA board member Jeff Johnson said during an interview with IWCE’s Urgent Communications. […]
News Klobuchar pledges support for NG911 funding, does not address specifics of proposal 16th April 2021 Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)—a co-chair of the Congressional Next-Gen 911 Caucus—vowed to sponsor legislation once again that calls for at least $12 billion in federal funding to upgrade public-safety answering points (PSAPs) to next-generation-911 (NG911) technology, but she did not release any details of her proposal. Two years ago, Klobuchar sponsored the “Next Generation 911 […]
Partner content Ubiquiti’s latest hack highlights troubled security path for operators 15th April 2021 In January, equipment vendor Ubiquiti told customers to reset their passwords due to a security breach involving a third-party cloud provider. The announcement appeared to be a relatively routine security warning. Such alerts among equipment vendors have become increasingly common as the noise around cybersecurity continues to rise. However, the situation took on added weight when security researcher […]
Partner content Dependency problems increase for open-source components 15th April 2021 The average software application depends on more than 500 open source libraries and components, up 77% from 298 dependencies in two years, highlighting the difficulty of tracking the vulnerabilities in every software component, according to a new report from software management firm Synopsys. In its “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report, the company […]
Partner content How smart environments will take shape post-COVID-19 15th April 2021 Smart buildings and spaces have been a priority for some time, promoting energy efficiency, better user experience and security, smart environments have gotten even more important recently. Traditionally, smart environments have focused on curbing energy use in buildings, creating automation of temperature monitoring, lighting, and other amenities. Smart environments aim to satisfy the experience of […]
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