Monthly Archives: August 2018

Local Trend. Cyber Security for the Internet of Things. Where Utilities and Cities Intersect.

A Navigant research report on cyber security of utilities and the grid broadened cyber security to smart meters.

The suggested recommendations for smart meter cyber security:

  • robust security strategy
  • clear breach response plan
  • providing strong and constant security training to all employees

State Tech | Where Smart Utilities Meet Cybersecurity

Local TREND. Cities Ending Data Sharing Arrangements with Federal Government.

Philadelphia terminated its data sharing agreement with ICE.

What do supports say?

  • Federal Courts agree with the constitutional concerns of not providing basic, humane treatment of immigrants
  • concerned that ICE was using the database “in inappropriate ways” 
  • Distrust in immigrant communities harsm law enforcement’s ability to keep the city safe

Governing | A Major City Ends Data-Sharing Contract With ICE