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Outsourcing software development to China
There is a growing trend to outsource software development to China because of the advantages that country offered relative to its main rival, India; but there is a national security aspect to all of this
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Legislators say DoD IT transformation too slow
Many billions of dollars have been invested in DoD IT transformation; legislators complain the pace of transformation is too slow
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Public-private coalition to coordinate security spending at Houston port
An innovative public-private coordination effort of security measures at and around the Port of Houston
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SafeNet's Sentinel Hardware Key stronger
SafeNet’s USB hardware keys declared strongest in market by independent testing lab
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They try harder
Jay Leno said that they found a man in a cave in China whose handwriting was so small, he could put half a chapter of the New Testament on one strand of human hair; but this was only his hobby: His vocation was to write the fine print on rent-a-car contracts; well, Avis Europe hires a U.K. business continuity company to beef up disaster recovery systems in Avis’s Frankfurt, Germany, data center, so all these rent-a-car contracts could survive a disaster
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The meanings of resilience
The meaning of “is”: Many equate “business continuity” with “resilience” — but there are at least four different meanings business people attach to “resilience”; you should address all of them
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Bantu contributes to erosion of inter-service communication barriers
Making the uniformed services talk to each other is no mean feat, but Bantu is trying, offering a secure platform which allows military personnel instantly to locate and communicate across disparate military networks, locations, and computing platforms — and, yes, regardless of service affiliation
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Analysis: Tension between public safety, business interests
Who should supply public goods? Public safety is a public good, and as more of this particular good is sought, and its cost increases, the debate about who should provide it intensifies
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Who’s on first? Companies vie to be “first FIPS 140-2 validatedâ€
Companies providing communication gear to the government will have to have their gear FIPS 140-2 compliant; which company is ti first to have received FIPS 140-2 validation?
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Trango shows high-performance mesh solution
Trango’s new HD Mesh system is configurable to many critical infrastructure locations. Its most important feature: maintaining strength while growing and adapting to other network systems
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Analysis: Debate over chemical plant safety bill intensifies
The debate in the Senate over the chemical plants safety bill intensifies; the major contention: whether or not plants will be required to adopt IST (inherently safe technologies)
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Protecting buildings from blast effects
There are two ways to protect buildings from blast effects: Keep the source of the blast away from the building, or contain the explosion once the explosives made it into the building; here is a review of a blast-resistance trash can
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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.