Sentences with phrase «critical infrastructure systems»

While U.S. nuclear and energy facilities are increasingly aware of the cyberthreats to their systems, we can expect to see more hacks testing the limits of critical infrastructure systems, both in the

It's clear from the alert that Russian reconnaissance efforts to probe critical infrastructure systems were also paired with an effort to override control for those systems:

In those roles, he solidified DHS» central role in the federal government's cyber security efforts, and led the federal effort to secure civilian government networks and assist the private sector in securing critical infrastructure systems.

Performed critical infrastructure system installations and monitoring with Foreseer software application.

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We're building more and more of our systems on top of algorithms — industrial control, critical infrastructure.

Homeland Security reportedly considered declaring election systems as «critical infrastructure,» which would have given the federal agency the authority to protect the systems.

The upshot is that Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure may need to be included on the list of critical infrastructure targets, which includes utilities, transportation systems, financial markets and most recently election systems.

«Moreover, much of our critical infrastructure — our financial systems, power grids, pipelines, health care systems — run on networks connected to the Internet.

But S.Y. Lee, a spokesman for the DHS, told Fortune that the government agency coordinates «national efforts to strengthen the security and resilience of critical infrastructure, working with our federal and industry partners across the country to raise awareness about evolving threats and promote measures to reduce risks to systems we all rely on.»

Earlier this week, Georgia Representative Hank Johnson introduced two bills that he believes will help improve voting security a few years down the road: the Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act, which, if passed, would classify voting systems as critical infrastructure to be protected by the Department of Homeland Security; and the Election Integrity Act, which will map out a planned response for voting system failures and control the types of voting machines states are aInfrastructure and Security Promotion Act, which, if passed, would classify voting systems as critical infrastructure to be protected by the Department of Homeland Security; and the Election Integrity Act, which will map out a planned response for voting system failures and control the types of voting machines states are ainfrastructure to be protected by the Department of Homeland Security; and the Election Integrity Act, which will map out a planned response for voting system failures and control the types of voting machines states are allowed to buy.

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Why this matters: Code governing control systems at industrial sites has already been the target of attacks, and US officials recently warned Russian hackers are probing for security holes in software controlling critical infrastructure like nuclear facilities and dams.

In this session, Author Kim Zetter will talk about Stuxnet and the security issues around the digital systems that control our critical infrastructure — trains, planes, water treatment plants and the power grid — as well as the products of our daily lives, including cars and medical equipment.

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The infrastructure would ensure that programs are high quality, true to their intended model, and linked to other critical early childhood systems, thereby creating a seamless and holistic network of support for at risk families.

He warned that the Chinese could use their role in the programme (designing and constructing nuclear reactors) to build weaknesses into computer systems which allow them to shut down Britain's energy production at will and»... no amount of trade and investment should justify allowing a hostile state easy access to the country's critical national infrastructure.»

«We have a responsibility to continue to make critical capital and infrastructure improvements that transform our healthcare system into one of sustainability with a deep focus on improving patient care and delivery of vital services,» Cuomo said in a statement.

The mayor says older communities like Syracuse can't afford to wait on many critical projects to modernize infrastructure systems.

«Infrastructure is critical to every facet of our economic and daily life, whether it is getting to work, shopping or driving our children safely to school, our transportation infrastructure system is at the center,» County ExecutivInfrastructure is critical to every facet of our economic and daily life, whether it is getting to work, shopping or driving our children safely to school, our transportation infrastructure system is at the center,» County Executivinfrastructure system is at the center,» County Executive Ed Day said.

To address New York's status as a donor state, she hopes to return the $ 40 billion to the state to repair critical infrastructure, including bridges, roads and mass transit systems.

Rebuilding the 60 year old Tappan Zee Bridge is critical to the safety of motorists and to the stability of New York's infrastructure system.

Now that Stuxnet has shown it is possible for a targeted piece of software to take command of an industrial control system, and now that the malware has been released on the Internet for other hackers to study, the bar has been lowered for destructive attacks on other control systems — whether at critical infrastructure or an industrial factory.

I intend that the United States will take all necessary measures to swiftly eliminate any significant vulnerability to both physical and cyber attacks on our critical infrastructures, including especially our cyber systems.

«Containers are just now being studied as part of the cloud infrastructure, but our research indicates that how they function in the cloud is critical to developing and distributing future computer systems that maximize efficiency,» said Ali Anwar, lead author on the paper that details the research and a Ph.D. candidate in Virginia Tech's Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering.

Our efforts culminated in compromise legislation that would create an incentives - based, voluntary approach that encourages critical infrastructure companies to adopt practices to protect their systems.

The newly available data gives researchers a treasure trove of measurements they can use to better understand how space weather works and how best to protect critical infrastructure, such as the nation's satellites, aircraft, communications networks, navigation systems, and electric power grid.

The Internet and networked computer systems play important roles in personal access to information and services, as well as the operation of critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity The Internet and networked computer systems play important roles in personal access to information and services, as well as the operation of critical infrastructure.

Most programmable devices are still at risk, including those embedded in autonomous vehicles, critical infrastructure, wearable computing devices, and in the Internet of Things, a term that refers to online control devices ranging from smart thermostats to industrial systems.

Critical infrastructure, such as dams, power grids and other systems are increasingly linked to the Internet, meaning they, too, are exposed to ransomware.

This novel finding suggests that sand can potentially be used as a cheaper, lighter and more environmentally friendly alternative to enhance protection of critical infrastructure as well as armour systems.

Since 2012, Ms. Lau has chaired the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, which advises the U.S. President on the security of the sixteen critical infrastructure sectors and their informInfrastructure Advisory Council, which advises the U.S. President on the security of the sixteen critical infrastructure sectors and their informinfrastructure sectors and their information systems.

«However, there's often a more critical driver, such as their existing systems aren't working well enough, technology is too slow or failing during lessons, infrastructure isn't supporting new apps and software, the cost of in - house IT support is too high or they've had a change of senior leadership who has brought in new ideas.»

Additionally, Section 2206 of the FAA's recent authorization extension, P.L. 114 - 190, directs the FAA to establish a pilot program for airspace hazard mitigation at airports and other critical infrastructure using UAS detection systems.

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These include strengthening flood prevention measures and early warning systems, and applying relevant building standards to protect critical infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and homes.

Some of the resiliency measures looked at by New York, which other coastal communities can consider, include floodwalls, levee systems, relocation of critical building infrastructure such as electrical equipment and wetland replenishment.

For that reason, Earth observations, science and services, taken together, constitute a critical infrastructure every bit as vital to our well - being as the electrical grid, our communications networks, our sewage systems and our roads and bridges.

Climate change impacts can also reverberate by damaging critical infrastructure like power generation, transportation, or health care systems.

This demonstration plant could therefore have a transformative effect on the power system, and incentivize investments in critical infrastructure like geological storage, which will ultimately help bring down the cost of carbon removal.

Fuel cell systems supporting critical infrastructure will receive the highest amount of bonus incentives under this funding opportunity.

NYSERDA Announces $ 15 Million Available for Fuel Cell Systems to Support Critical Infrastructure Facilities

We are working with private companies and regulators to strengthen critical infrastructure against severe weather — including our power, telecommunications, and transportation systems.

In many cases, such areas would be difficult to defend by dikes and dams, and such a large sea level rise would require responses ranging from potentially large and expensive engineering projects to partial or nearcomplete abandonment of now - valuable areas as critical infrastructure such as sewer systems, gas lines, and roads are disrupted, perhaps crossing tipping points for adaptation (Kwadijk et al., 2010).

The framework allows organizations — regardless of size, degree of cyber risk, or cybersecurity sophistication — to apply the principles and best practices of risk management to improve the security and resilience of critical infrastructure (as well as other information systems).

Its mandate was to develop recommendations for a comprehensive strategy to improve cybersecurity in federal systems and in critical infrastructure.

Large trucks and 18 - wheelers are a critical part of our infrastructure and transportation system.

A lot of attention has been paid lately to «cybersecurity», much of it aimed at system - wide security or «critical infrastructure» security, but a good deal also to individual questions of authentication, identity management, vulnerability to hacking / phishing / malware and so on.

For the purposes of this article, I borrow from the American National Security Directive: cyberspace is defined as an «interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers in critical industries.»