Partner content Technology and collaboration are key for keeping federal buildings safe and secure 29th October 2023 As threats to government officials and federal buildings persist, technology has become a critical tool for emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Considering the security breaches that have happened in recent years, federal agencies, in collaboration with state and local partners, are re-evaluating their current technologies and processes, and devising new strategies to ensure that federal […]
News Biden administration funding request expresses support for ‘rip and replace’ program, quiet on NG911 27th October 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration this week called on Congress to allocate $3.1 billion to fully fund the FCC’s “rip and replace” program to rid U.S. networks of gear from China-based equipment providers like Huawei and ZTE, but the White House did not address the notion of funding for next-generation 911 (NG911). Support for the “rip […]
Partner content Microsoft explores storing data on glass 26th October 2023 After years under development, Microsoft is inching closer to rolling out a technology that stores data onto glass plates the size of a drinks coaster as a way to make its data centers more sustainable. Microsoft Research and Microsoft Azure, its cloud division, are partnering on Project Silica, which aims to transition to glass data storage from magnetic […]
Partner content T-Mobile, Dish, AT&T, others report hiccups with emergency alert test 26th October 2023 Results are in from wireless operators that participated in the federal government’s nationwide test earlier this month of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs). Service providers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish Network and others reported mostly positive test results, but some cited some hiccups such as fiber cuts that delayed alert delivery and issues […]
Partner content Telco cloudification poses a huge systemic risk 26th October 2023 Telcos these days supposedly detest single-vendor deals. It’s hardly a surprise – if something happens to that vendor, the network could fail. Trapped in the bear hug of a big supplier, an operator can be squeezed on payments and as shabbily treated as a Ryanair passenger with no escape. All this is a problem because […]
Partner content A cybersecurity framework for mitigating risks to satellite systems 26th October 2023 Satellite systems play a crucial role in supporting communication, weather monitoring, navigation, Internet access, and more. However, these systems face numerous threats that compromise security and integrity. To address these challenges, we must implement a robust cybersecurity framework to protect satellite operations. Cyber Threats to Satellites The threats faced by satellite systems are diverse and range from […]
Partner content 1Password becomes latest victim of Okta customer-service breach 25th October 2023 Password manager 1Password has become the second publicized victim of Okta’s recent customer support breach, news of which came to light last week. It is just the latest in a string of cyberattacks aimed at gaining access to highly privileged Okta accounts. Okta, a cloud-based, enterprise-grade identity and access management (IAM) service that connects enterprise users across applications […]
Partner content Department of Energy makes ‘largest-ever direct investment’ of $3.4B toward critical grid infrastructure 25th October 2023 The federal government is making its largest direct investment ever in critical infrastructure of the nation’s electric grid—to strengthen infrastructure against climate change and prepare for future modernizations. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm last week announced $3.46 billion for 58 projects across […]
News FirstNet has about 5.3 million connections, 27K agencies, according to AT&T 24th October 2023 FirstNet provides about 5.3 million connections to approximately 27,000 public-safety agencies subscribing to the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) as of the end of September, according to figures released last week by AT&T, the FirstNet Authority contractor tasked with building and maintaining the system. After surpassing the 5 million-connections threshold during the second quarter, FirstNet […]
Partner content EPA turns off taps on water-utility cyber regulations 23rd October 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency last week withdrew rules governing cybersecurity standards for the public water sector, after industry groups and Republican lawmakers brought litigation on the issue. But cybersecurity experts warn that public safety and health is at risk without cyber improvements in the sector, as cyberattacks threaten to flow freely. The now-defanged rules were established in […]
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024
