Financial impact of cyber-physical system attacks expected to grow
Liability for cyber-physical security incidents will pierce the corporate veil to personal liability for 75% of CEOs by 2024, according to Gartner. Due to the nature of …
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How technology impacts building health
Employee health and safety have always been important, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made them more important than ever. Employers are concerned about the wellness of their …
Global spending on smart cities initiatives to total nearly $124 billion in 2020
Global spending on smart cities initiatives is forecast to total nearly $124 billion this year, an increase of 18.9% over 2019, according to IDC. The top 100 cities investing …
Smart cities are on the rise, what are the dangers?
A combination of job prospects, local amenities and other attractions is drawing more people to city living than ever before. Indeed, the UN estimates that by 2050 two-thirds …
Disruptive technology predictions: 2020 will see the creation of completely connected environments
Mainstream adoption of disruptive technologies in 2020 will finally see data, automation and IoT technologies come together to create connected cities and societies, NTT …
“Smart city” governments should also be smart about security
While the definition of “smart city” is still under debate, one thing is indisputable: the technologies used to make smart cities a reality are currently acquired …
Cybercrime is maturing, shifting its focus to larger and more profitable targets
Cybercrime is continuing to mature and becoming more and more bold, shifting its focus to larger and more profitable targets as well as new technologies. Data is the key …
The Standoff: Attackers and defenders to face off in digital metropolis security challenge
The upcoming HITB+ CyberWeek, which will take place at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on October 12–17, 2019, will see hackers and cybersecurity practitioners participate in …
Cybersecurity challenges for smart cities: Key issues and top threats
Urban population is on the rise worldwide and smart city development projects are harnessing the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to develop more intelligent, efficient, …
Interoperability and security remain critical factors in any smart city deployment
Smart cities are expected to be commonplace within the next 10 years, according to a new poll by Wi-SUN Alliance. Over half of respondents expect to see widespread smart city …
Delivering security and continuity for the cities of tomorrow
It’s seems like almost every part of our lives is now being supported by emerging technologies, from predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to the Internet of Things …
Global market for smart city platforms expected to reach $755 million by 2027
Driven by Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, as well as other smart technologies, smart city platforms provide the integrated capability to coordinate data, applications, …
