Internet of Things

AI is enhancing electric grids, but surging energy use and security risks are key concerns

Dive Brief: Utilities are beginning to use artificial intelligence to operate the electric grid more reliably and efficiently, but there are also challenges and risks to consider, including data privacy, cybersecurity and AI’s own energy use, experts told the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security on Thursday. AI’s energy use cases include […]

Governments installing digital safeguards that shield infrastructure from cyber criminals

Cities and counties will incorporate multiple public improvements in their infrastructure projects, says Avi Schwartz, a principal at Deloitte who leads the firm’s Government and Public Services (GPS) Infrastructure and Capital Projects activities. Deloitte is a global management consultancy that provides technology, strategy and operations and human capital consulting for many industries, including the public sector. Schwartz’s firm […]

Rockwell’s Verve buy enlivens critical-infrastructure security

Manufacturers of industrial automation and control systems continue to scoop up industrial cybersecurity firms to provide customers with more protection for their factories and facilities. This week, Rockwell Automation agreed to acquire Verve Industrial Protection, a cybersecurity software and services firm, which will become part of Rockwell’s Lifecycle Services division. The acquisition follows the July […]

Technology and collaboration are key for keeping federal buildings safe and secure

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 […]

A cybersecurity framework for mitigating risks to satellite systems

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 […]

Department of Energy makes ‘largest-ever direct investment’ of $3.4B toward critical grid infrastructure

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 […]

FirstNet has about 5.3 million connections, 27K agencies, according to AT&T

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 […]
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