Tag: Malware

Cybersecurity and Wearables

What Is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access [1]. With continuously evolving technology, threats are advancing faster than the cybersecurity advancements being made. Cybercriminals aim to exploit weaknesses within a system, and this has turned cybercrime into… Read more Cybersecurity and Wearables

Cybersecurity: Industrial Control Systems and the U.S. Electric Grid

The U.S. electric grid, critical to supporting modern conveniences and enabling the enjoyment of a high standard of living, is dependent on a layered grid architecture including generation of power, transmission over two hundred thousand miles of power lines, and distribution to businesses and residences.1 When originally established, generation was accomplished via mechanical devices and processes… Read more Cybersecurity: Industrial Control Systems and the U.S. Electric Grid

How Secure is a Connected Car from a Cyber Threat?

With wireless technology rapidly shifting toward fifth generation (5G) capability, the connection of consumer-oriented devices to the internet will expand exponentially.  One interesting application area that 5G technology enables is the furtherance of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) concept.1  ITS can support vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) communications, thus enabling the transportation industry to begin realizing a vision supported by autonomous… Read more How Secure is a Connected Car from a Cyber Threat?