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Broadcom acquires GPS specialist Global Locate
Broadcom pays $146 million for GPS specialist with a technology that reduces location identification from minutes to seconds
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Online security experts in legal gray area
Laws hampers the ability of online security experts do their job dilligently and effectively — not a good thing when the use of Web-based applications grows by leaps and bounds
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Small Illinois town rocked by fake weather reports
A prankster paralyzes town with phony weather reports, and officials worry terrorists may use scheme to wreak havoc
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U.S. recommends commercial technologies for communication interoperability
While the debate on emergency communication interoperability continues, the U.S. Commerce Department recommends that the federal, state, and local public safety community consider using commercial technologies
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IBM acquires Watchfire
Worries about corporate security and compliance are rising, and IBM plans to incorporate Watchfire’s solutions into Rational software and Tivoli
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Quantum encryption: Inherently unbreakable or vulnerbale to hacking?
As debate continues about whether or not quantum encryption is inherently unbreakable, a team of researchers was able to create an encryption key in two locations simultaneously, 144 kilometers apart
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New chemical facility safety rules kick in
An important new step toward greater chemical plant safety: DHS releases list of 300 chemicals, threshold levels, and reporting mechanism
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South Carolina man charged with threatening city water supply
A man threatened to poison the water supply of SC capital city; police take threat seriously after quantities of hydrochloric acid are found illegally buried in his back yard
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Congress wants to know whether private insurers overcharged NFIP
As the debate over extending TRIA continues, Congress continues investigation into whether private insurers overcharged flood insurance program
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Siemens, Catalyst partner on communication interoperability
The two companies’ strategic collaboration aims to strengthen interoperable communications for first responders and the military
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Chrysler hacker convicted
Digruntled Chrysler contractor hacks company’s wirless parts distribution network
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Congress moves to protect phone records
Congress considers a bill, and the FCC tightens regulatory requirements on telecoms better to safeguard personal data, but industry says the cost is too high
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Quantum keys sent over 200-km fiber-optic link
If properly executed, quantum encryption is unbreakable because eavesdropping changes the state of the photons
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U.K. grants DP World approval to proceed with major port gateway
Dubai-based DPW, the world’s third largest container-port opreator, to build London Gateway — a major addition to U.K. critical infrastructure
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AVK and Antivir top anti-virus tests
German testing lab puts the most popular brands to the test; Microsoft fails again
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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.