Partner content Handling the inevitable driverless tech accident 11th September 2021 Many of the proponents for autonomous vehicles say they are safer than human drivers, reducing accidents, deaths, and injuries. However, an article by Tony Gillespie, visiting professor, electronic and electrical engineering at the University College London (UCL) in Engineering and Technology magazine says it is inevitable that the vehicles themselves will be involved in accidents. The potential […]
Partner content Remembering 9/11: The impact, then and now 11th September 2021 Sometimes, an event marks history with such ferocity that innumerable mundane occurrences taking place simultaneously are indelibly stamped in the memory of every person living at the time—each unique to the individual. These instances define a generation and change a nation’s trajectory in the broader scheme of human civilization: Pearl Harbor; the moon landing; the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Two decades on from that infamous day, when four commercial flights were hijacked by terrorists and nearly 3,000 people perished in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Penn., Americans are still haunted by the images of dust-covered victims stumbling from the wreckage—they’re still […]
News Newscan: How the NYPD is using post-9/11 tools on everyday New Yorkers 10th September 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations How the NYPD is using post-9/11 tools on everyday New Yorkers Dallas terminates worker who deleted 22.5 terabytes of police data AT&T taps OneWeb to extend enterprise broadband beyond fiber’s reach Bharti Mittal announces OneWeb strategic agreement with AT&T Some Maine 911 dispatch centers struggle with staffing National […]
News Newscan: DOJ seeks federal funding to implement policy on body-worn cameras 8th September 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations DOJ seeks federal funding to implement policy on body-worn cameras New Orleans 911 operator on the run after allegedly hanging up on distressed callers New Orleans 911 operator facing arrest for allegedly disconnecting calls deliberately JMA Wireless, AWS complete private CBRS network for Carnegie Mellon lab Biden administration […]
Partner content Top 6 breaches in the last 20 years that reshaped cybersecurity 8th September 2021 Despite its prevalence in the headlines and being top of mind for just about everyone, the cybersecurity industry is actually only about 35 years old. Given its relative newness, the industry and its professionals are still experiencing a maturation process, working to become more proactive in security efforts and develop a more organized process for […]
Partner content Why organizations can no longer ignore a joint approach to cyber and physical security 8th September 2021 Physical Access Control and Safety Systems One of the key elements of cybersecurity for a business is the restriction of access to sensitive data and systems. This ‘access control’ ensures minimal entry points for cyber criminals to take advantage of, keeping the company more protected against breaches. This is no different in terms of physical access […]
Partner content Price pressures mount after TSMC hikes fees 8th September 2021 Smartphones, servers and other key ICT equipment are likely to rise in price from as early as next year as a result of price hikes and rising staff costs. Clients of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (TSMC), the world’s biggest chip manufacturer, are still reeling from the company’s plans to increase prices by as much as […]
News Newscan: Hurricane Ida takes out over half of all cell towers in its path in Louisiana 3rd September 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Hurricane Ida takes out over half of all cell towers in its path in Louisiana Flock Safety gives police expanded vehicle-location abilities FTC bans spyware maker SpyFone and orders it to notify hacked victims Federal agencies to increase facial-recognition use, GAO finds AT&T: Delay in 3G sunset would […]
Partner content A CISO’s perspective on ransomware payments 1st September 2021 A debate is raging about how organizations should respond to ransomware attacks, particularly if victims should pay, or just rely on cyber insurance. The recent Biden administration executive order on cybersecurity and other proposed bills that limit or ban ransom payments and mandate reporting of ransomware attacks put pressure on enterprises to update their strategies […]
Partner content Untangling the iPhone 13 rumors around Globalstar’s LEO satellites 1st September 2021 A new report indicates Apple’s next iPhone could connect directly to satellites, allowing users to make calls and send texts when they’re outside of cellular coverage areas. At least, that’s what some headlines indicate. The truth may be a little more nuanced. According to MacRumors, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a note to investors […]
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