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Making precast concrete structures safer
Precast concrete helps builders save time and money, and also increase buildings’ durability; new research aims to make them better able to withstand earthquakes
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ManTech acquires ETG
ETG is a privately held and highly specialized company providing computer network operations and computer forensics; in acquiring it, ManTech signals its intent to expand further into the cybersecurity counter-terrorism technology support market
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Britain "under constant attack in cyberwar"
The U.K. government warns a cyberwar is being waged against Britain with key computer networks coming under attack every day
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Earthquakes endanger New York more than previously believed
A study by a group of prominent seismologists suggests that a pattern of subtle but active faults makes the risk of earthquakes to the New York City area substantially greater than formerly believed; among other things, they say that the controversial Indian Point nuclear power plants, 24 miles north of the city, sit astride the previously unidentified intersection of two active seismic zones
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NIST 9/11 investigation finds building fires caused collapse
After three years study, NIST experts say fire caused the collapse of the 47-story World Trade Center building 7; this is the first known instance of fire causing the total collapse of a tall building
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New three-in-one detection device
Lawrence Livermore researchers develop a “universal point detection system” which can detect explosive, chemical, and biological agents all at the same time
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EAGLE task order opportunities
With the federal fourth quarter underway, vendors are wondering where end-of-year spending will happen; task order vehicles are an obvious place to look because task orders can be competed and awarded quickly; DHS’s EAGLE task order is one example
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New immunization strategy better in handling epidemics, computer viruses
New immunization approach fragments the population to be immunized into many connected clusters of equal size; by creating equal-size clusters, doses do not have to be “wasted” on isolating very small clusters, as in the traditional targeted strategy
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Legal skirmish over Defcon talk shows divide on disclosing security flaws
Gag order slapped on MIT students who prepared a talk about Boston transit authority security flaw reignites debate over what “responsible disclosure” of security flaw means
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Indian SMBs will spend $289 million on security related investments this year
Business in India are becoming more aware of security threats and the need for continuity planning; the top three key trends among India SMBs are UTM (Unified Threat Management), BCS (Business Continuity Solutions), and MSS (Managed Security Services)
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GSA implements IPv6
GSA becomes the first civilian agency to implement IPv6; the current IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, meaning it can offer about 4.3 billion addresses total; IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, so it can offer an almost unlimited number of addresses — the first step toward achieving fully networked functionality among all electronic devices
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Pentagon suspends USAF cyber effort
The growing dependence of governments and militaries on the Internet has led the U.S. Air Force to create a new Cyber Command; the Air Force has now put this effort on hold
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Who is behind cyber attacks on Georgia?
Sustained cyber attacks of Georgian official Web sites, attacks which immediately preceded and then accompanied the Russian military action against the former Soviet republic, originated from a “hacker militia” of Russian botnet herders and volunteers
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Five steps to safer virtual servers
At the Black Hat conference, HP chief security strategist provided virtualization security advice
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As the cost of building infrastructure rises, public funds are sought
The cost of building infrastructure in the United Kingdom continue to rise — lasy year rRaw materials and labor costs have risen by 12.2 percent; more and more public funds are sought
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The long view
Nuclear Has Changed. Will the U.S. Change with It?
Fueled by artificial intelligence, cloud service providers, and ambitious new climate regulations, U.S. demand for carbon-free electricity is on the rise. In response, analysts and lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a controversial energy source: nuclear power.
Water Is the Other U.S.-Mexico Border Crisis, and the Supply Crunch Is Getting Worse
The United States and Mexico are aware of the political and economic importance of the border region. But if water scarcity worsens, it could supplant other border priorities. The two countries should recognize that conditions are deteriorating and update the existing cross-border governance regime so that it reflects today’s new water realities.
Exploring the New Nuclear Energy Landscape
In the last few years, the U.S. has seen a resurgence of interest in nuclear energy and its potential for helping meet the nation’s growing demands for clean electricity and energy security. Meanwhile, nuclear energy technologies themselves have advanced, opening up new possibilities for their use.