The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to be a driving force behind smart buildings, with the ability to optimize all areas of building operations – from HVAC to surveillance, offering massive potential for facility owners and system integrators to create added value for customers. While goals such as reducing energy consumption and space utilization are still priorities, building owners and operators are searching for solutions to help make workspaces and common areas safe and useable, abiding by new health and safety guidelines. Security professionals are also searching for ways to leverage and augment their technology infrastructure to contribute to the overall safety of their facility, beyond the traditional capabilities of access control and surveillance.
The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), a nonprofit cybersecurity and technology think tank, named Joyce Hunter as Executive Director.
The Consumer Brands Association announced the launch of the Critical Infrastructure Supply Chain Council (CISCC), which consists of 35 trade association to address long- and short-term supply chain challenges and weaknesses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mark Rosa has been named Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment to oversee strategic business decisions related to technology across all MGE properties.
The Network Security Trade Act would ensure that the equipment and technology that are used to create the global communications and U.S. infrastructure are not compromised.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has released its Mayors’ Vision for America: A 2020 Call to Action, which revolves around technology to help improve critical infrastructure and protect citizens.
In 10 months, U.S. citizens will elect a new president. As the race heats up and election day nears, a key component of the U.S. election infrastructure remains vulnerable to cyberattacks and misinformation campaigns.
As municipalities continue to harden their frontline defenses against attacks on their IT infrastructure, one area that should not be overlooked are public-private partnerships, as these are prime targets for criminals and others.
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $23,185,283 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support improvement projects at 11 airports.
