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Oversight of fire protection at U.S. nuclear reactors could be strengthened
GAO examined the oversight exercised by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission over fire protection procedures at U.S. commercial nuclear power plants, and says this oversight could be strengthened
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TSA issues TWIC card readers standards
The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) aims to register about 1.2 million employees in U.S. ports and those who have regular access to these ports; the agency issues standard for readers which will read the information off TWIC cards
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New Indian Point siren system scores high in full test
Test of new alarm siren system in the four counties surrounding the Indian Point nuclear plants in New York produce good grades
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Is flooding really as big a risk to Britain now as terrorism?
In 2007 the U.K. saw disastrous summer flooding in Yorkshire and the Severn valley around Gloucester and Tewkesbury. These floods caused the largest peacetime emergency in Britain since the Second World War
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DHS seeks public comments on infrastructure protection plan
DHS invites the public to comment on revisions to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan; last time DHS conducted a review of the NIPP in 2006, some 10,000 comments were submitted
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Protecting IT infrastructure
The U.S. National Weather Service says that 910 storms had already been recorded by mid-May, a considerable number when compared with 1,093 confirmed tornadoes for all of 2007; U.S. business had better be prepared
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Addressing the vulnerability of IP-based infrastructure security
The growing reliance on IP networks to control security systems offers greater efficiency but also increased vulnerability; one of the promising trends in the network security world is that of unidirectional connectivity which allows data to pass between networks in one direction only
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Top 10 rules for combating cyber attacks
Califonira-based security specialist offers useful rules for protecting the control systems of critical infrastructure and industrial facilities fro maliciuos intrusion
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Floridians believe global warming will have dangerous impacts on the state
Florida Residents want government to do more to address climate change; new survey of Floridians finds that most are convinced that global warming is happening now and that more should be done by key leaders to help Florida deal with climate change
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Pipe inspecting robot
Robot able to climb vertically in gas, water, and oil pipes, detecting leaks and monitoring conditions as it moves along
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TSA launches news airport airside and perimeter security
Billions of dollars have been invested in — and strict regulations promulgated for — passenger and baggage screening to prevent explosives from being taken on board; very little money has been invested in and no specific mandates imposed regarding airport perimeter security; TSA is changing this — and also takes the next essential step: coordination among the different money bodies involved in airport perimeter security
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New Trojan targets Australian business bankers
A systematic phishing campaign has been targeting Aussie financial institutions; a Trojan masked as a bank’s security update proceeds to launch a multi-staged attack, looking for not just usernames and passwords, but chat room credentials, secure downloads, and anything the attackers believe may be useful
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Lower Mississippi River region braces for major flood
Floodwaters are projected to crest at St. Louis at 38 feet on 22 or 23 June, marking the eleventh time since the Civil War that St. Louis has reached that flood stage; during the flood of 1993 waters at St. Louis crested at 49.6 feet
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Assessing landslide risk
Researchers develop new technique for assessing areas most at risk from landslides
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Royal Mint issues urgent call for disaster recovery system
Tender comes after critical review warns about inadequate contingency plans
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The long view
Helping Strengthen America’s Critical Infrastructure
Everyday life depends on a robust infrastructure network that provides access to running water, communications technology and electricity, among other basic necessities. The experts who keep our national infrastructure secure and resilient also need a strong network to share their knowledge and train the next generation of professionals capable of solving complex infrastructure challenges.
AI and the Future of the U.S. Electric Grid
Despite its age, the U.S. electric grid remains one of the great workhorses of modern life. Whether it can maintain that performance over the next few years may determine how well the U.S. competes in an AI-driven world.