Smart City Security: Atlanta Cyberattack Cripples City
Targeted ransomware virus SamSam breached Atlanta’s network servers without warning, leaving officials without access to critical records, underscoring the need for smart city security.
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Protecting America’s Power Grids
AMERICA’S POWER grids have been vulnerable to physical and cyberattacks for a very long time. But now, the very frightening possibility of losing power because of a security breach is getting an abundance of attention.
Second City’s Airport Will No Longer Be Second-Rate
The signs of O’Hare’s decline were apparent, says Mary Scott Nabers, president and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, a consulting firm.
“Once one of the nation’s busiest airports, O’Hare has recently dropped to number three in airport rankings. While O’Hare is still the third largest U.S. airport with approximately 78 million passengers a year, it is no longer considered one of the best.”
Atlanta Cyberattack Sounds Alarm For Other Computer Networks
Cyber breaches are destructive, costly and horrific incidents. Government agencies, hospitals and big retailers are primary targets because of the massive data they hold. They are especially attractive to cyber sleuths because that data is critical to ongoing operations.
County government – a critical component of America’s greatness
Who would have thought that county governments invest more than $122 billion each year to build infrastructure and maintain and operate public works? Very few! That statistic however, comes straight from the National Association of Counties (NAC) so the numbers are real. The data validates the fact that county government is “big business” in America.
Why school safety should be the US’ focus
This is shocking—and most people are not aware of these alarming statistics:
- The U.S. averages 1.5 school shootings every week; and
- Since the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, 400 people have been injured in 200 school shootings in the U.S., 130 of which occurred at elementary, middle and high schools in 43 different states.
Examining The President’s Inconsistent Support For Infrastructure Projects
President Trump, without any fanfare this week, again declared that it is “Infrastructure Week.” Who knows why he did that since official activities planned for Infrastructure Week are scheduled for May.