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SMBs ill-prepared to thwart cybercrime
Small and medium-size businesses account for a large portion of the economies of advanced countries, but a recent Webroot report says SMBs have minimal IT staffs and do not apprciate the risks
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Satellite images show early stages of Syrian nuclear reactor
On 6 September Israel stealthily destroyed a target deep inside Syria; examination of satellite images taken of the site before it was destroyed leads independent experts to conclude that Syria might have been building a gas-graphite reactor of about 20 to 25 megawatts, similar to the reactor North Korea built at Yongbyon
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Innovative self-contained water recycling system for megacities
German researchers develop a self-contained water treatment system which purifies waste water and collects rain to help cities with inadequate water supplies
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Massive sensor network to monitor Hudson River
The Hudson to become the world’s largest environmental-monitoring system; system may be used to monitor cities’ water systems
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DPW IPO could kickstart new Dubai bourse
Dubai Ports World made news last year when it became the operator of several major U.S. ports; DPW is floating $20 billion on fledgling Dubai stock exchange
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Following contractor's loss of laptops, TSA now requires encryption
Contractors for TSA must now encrypt all data on their computers; order issued after loss of laptops holding information on nearly 4,000 hazmat drivers
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U.S. power grid is increasingly vulnerable to attack
U.S. power system is worth more than $1 trillion, comprising more than 200,000 miles of transmission lines and more than 800,000 megawatts of generating capability; it serves more than 300 million; Congressional panel, describing industry-developed security standards as “woefully inadequate, “examines how well operators have implemented security measures developed by DHS, DOE
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Manhole security and U.S. critical infrastructure
Manholes are small, inconspicuous, and unattended; they offer easy access to vital underground infrastructure, so we had better think of ways to make them more secure, and do so quickly
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As offshoring development work grows, so do risks to intellectual property
More and more organizations are eager to enjoy the benefits and advantages of offhoring development work; they should be aware that this entails a growing risk of trade secrets’ thefts and leakage
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Topoff 4 Exercise underway
DHS-coordinated excercise involves 22,000 participants in Guam, Oregon, and Arizona from all levels of government, nationally and internationally, as well as the private sector in a full-scale simulated response to radiological dispersal device
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Acronis, AMD partner to offer recovery solution
Acronis True Image 9.1 Enterprise Server allows customers to create a precise image of a server; it will now be available on servers and computers running on AMD processors
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Michigan neighborhood, schools evacuated in wake of chmeical spill
About 500 gallons of hydrochloric acid leaked into a containment area at a metal finishing services plant; 3,000 residents, two schools, trailer park evacuated; rain could complicate clean-up efforts
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Xerox shows software which automatically redacts sensitive data
The legal, health, and financial sectors should be interested in Xerox’s intelligent redaction software which, the company claims, automatically “understands” the content of documents and blocks, or censors, the more sensitive information before releasing the documents
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U.S. worried about proposed Yemen-Djibouti bridge
An engineering company owned by Osama bin-Laden’s half-brother announced it was planning to build the world’s longest bridge: A 17-mile span connecting Yemen and Djibouti; U.S. worries it will faciliate terrorist activity in the Horn of Africa
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SCADA protection should remain in private hands
Critics say that DHS’s plan to join with NSA to take the lead in protecting SCADA not only raises privacy concerns, but would be ineffective
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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.
Using Liquid Air for Grid-Scale Energy Storage
New research finds liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost option for ensuring a continuous power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free but intermittent sources of electricity.
Enhanced Geothermal Systems: A Promising Source of Round-the-Clock Energy
With its capacity to provide 24/7 power, many are warming up to the prospect of geothermal energy. Scientists are currently working to advance human-made reservoirs in Earth’s deep subsurface to stimulate the activity that exists within natural geothermal systems.
Experts Discuss Geothermal Potential
Geothermal energy harnesses the heat from within Earth—the term comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). It is an energy source that has the potential to power all our energy needs for billions of years.