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Debate over 700 MHz intensifies
Communication problems during 9/11 and Katrina have prompted calls for dedicating a portion of the 700 MHz spectrum for public-sfatey use; commercial interest have other ideas, and the FCC is caught in the middle
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L-1 buys Maryland's Advanced Concepts
Robert LaPenta moves forward with the second phase of his acquisition strategy; network security and engineering firm expected to widen federal market access
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$100 laptop for developing world poses IT security concerns
Mesh network system could turn a small African village into the largest botnet in the world; program’s enemies aim at the “$100 brick”
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Israel's Ministry of Transport criticized for wartime transport policy
Government’s failure to declare a state of emergency during Lebanon war resulted in widespread operational failures at the ports
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DHS plans back-up cross-agency data center
Worries about the Eastern Interconnect prompt DHS to build a mirror site in the west; contracts to be awarded this summer
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Gonzales ignores critics, focuses on identity theft
Attorney General proposes a national information sharing system; presidential task force suggests national standards
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Radio used to hack computer screens
An updated version of Van Eck Phreaking finds laptops vulnerable to this disturbing hacking technique
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DHS unveils CFATS-reporting Web site
Companies must name those responsibile for fulfilling Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
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Puerto Rico market attracts IT companies
Lucrative tax advantages and bilingual employees attract American companies; federal government awards $362 million in IT contracts
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Enterprise VoIP Primer: The Secure Investment // by Daniel Zubairi, CISSP
VoIP offers many advantages to the organizations deploying them, but the technology also brings with it vulnerabilities that must be addressed
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U.K. Home Secretary warns of cyber attack
John Reid said that al-Qaeda’s aim was to “bleed us to bankruptcy” by attempting to “cripple” financial markets
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Library confidentiality law stymies sharing of CCTV footage
Dirty old man may get away scot free after the Wisconsin attorney general rules that prosecutors need a warrant
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Security upgrades delayed at LAX
$342 million effort to install in-line baggage explosive system now said to cost $873 million; city feuds with feds over reimbursement
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BlastGard reports revenue decline
Despite its popular bomb-proof garbage cans, company fails to break $1 million in revenue; project delays to blame, says CEO
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EU leaders worry about critical infratructure vulnerability
Protecting the critical infrastructure in one country is complicated enough; EU leaders must coordinate such protection in more than two dozen member states
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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.