Partner content On the road to good cloud security: Are we there yet? 23rd March 2021 Misconfigured infrastructure is IT pros’ top cloud security concern, but they’re conflicted on how to address it in practice. In early 2020, the “Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report” noted that the second-most common cause of data breaches behind hacking was errors such as misconfigurations. New research published by Enterprise Management Associates in January showed that IT security […]
Partner content Ransom payments have nearly tripled 22nd March 2021 In 2020, ransomware targeted the manufacturing sector, healthcare organizations, and construction companies, with the average ransom reaching $312,000, a report finds. Ransomware gangs aimed to bilk business victims of even more money in 2020, causing the average ransom paid by companies to jump 171% to more than $312,000. A new report from Palo Alto Networks […]
Partner content Autonomous vehicles must protect their passengers last 21st March 2021 Traditionally insurance policies focus on the vehicle and its users. Even with fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) they will concentrate on the vehicles. However, liability may rest more with the automotive manufacturers than with an autonomous car, van or trucks users. What’s missing, says Tony Fish, chief executive of Digital20 and an artificial intelligence expert, is […]
News New NFPA standard for firefighter devices sets challenging benchmark for vendors 19th March 2021 Firefighters’ RF devices and remote speaker microphones will have to pass unprecedented durability testing and include a data-logging capability—similar to a “black box” on an airplane—to achieve certification under the new standard published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA is well known for developing fire-safety standards for citizens and firefighters, but the NFPA […]
News Newscan: More than 4,000 publicly reachable servers are posing a new DDoS hazard 19th March 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations More than 4,000 publicly reachable servers are posing a new DDoS hazard to the Internet Letter for help sent to Phoenix city manager months before 911 operator’s death America’s drinking water is surprisingly easy to poison Microsoft Teams, Exchange went down for four hours on Monday Commercial cloud […]
Partner content V2X-driven smart parking leads the way in infrastructure management 18th March 2021 Smart traffic-management solutions powered by V2X communications and artificial intelligence have the potential to significantly reduce congestion and emissions. However, successful implementation will require coordination between cities, automakers and others in the automotive supply chain. A recently published Juniper Research report found that by 2025, smart traffic management systems will save cities $277Bn. Adam Wears, […]
Partner content Chinese APT targets telcos in 5G-related cyber-espionage campaign 18th March 2021 A Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) actor is targeting major telecommunications companies in the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia in a cyber-espionage campaign that appears designed to steal data pertaining to 5G technology. The campaign — dubbed Operation Diànxùn — is likely motivated by the ban on the use of Chinese technology in 5G rollouts […]
Partner content Smart-factory technology upgrades: 5G, cybersecurity dominate 18th March 2021 As smart factories look to upgrade their sites following the economic upheaval that was 2020, manufacturers need to step up to the plate and demonstrate some innovation as limited factory floor access hampers prospective upgrade plans. Paul Miller, Forrester principal analyst, said that manufacturers are being more thoughtful when it comes to maximizing value on […]
News House proposes $15 billion for NG911 funding in new infrastructure bill 17th March 2021 House Democrats have proposed a massive infrastructure bill that would provide $15 billion in federal funds to pay for 911 centers nationwide to be upgraded to IP-based, next-generation-911 (NG911) technology. While all public-safety organizations support the notion of NG911 funding, there are some disagreements within the community about some language in the legislation. Rep. Frank […]
News Newscan: White House weighs new cybersecurity approach after failure to detect hacks 17th March 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations White House weighs new cybersecurity approach after failure to detect hacks Dems’ momentum hits quagmire over infrastructure plans Stakeholders highlight need for ethics after defense commission releases final AI report How your mobile carrier makes money off some of your most sensitive data The Google files: 4 things […]
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