Tag: government
DHS funds $750k project to secure first-responder IoT devices
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is funding the development of technology to enhance the security of mobile device-based sensor systems used by...
IoT device makers: Tackle security or face legal action
As governments start to contemplate legal responses to IoT security flaws, will the threat of a date with justice finally force manufacturers of connected...
UK government launches connected car security guidelines
The UK government has published guidance to help improve the security of connected and autonomous vehicles.
The government said that these guidelines would ensure that...
US senators introduce bill to tackle IoT device security
A bipartisan group of US senators have introduced legislation to address cyber vulnerabilities in the burgeoning IoT device market.
The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement...
UK aims for world leadership in battery tech
The UK is looking to become a world leader and boost its expertise in battery technology through a new £246 million investment scheme announced...
NEC wins contract for Lisbon smart city project
Japanese IT giant NEC has announced it has won a contract to install smart city infrastructure in Lisbon, in a project due to begin...
Cisco chosen to provide free Wi-Fi to City of London
Networking company Cisco has selected telecommunications services provider O2 for a multi-million pound project to roll out free public-access Wi-Fi in the City of...
UK government pledges £16 million investment in 5G test network
The UK government is awarding £16 million to three universities to develop a cutting-edge 5G test network.
With all five chosen for their international reputation...
IoT needed to accelerate global food production, says Inmarsat
IoT monitoring technology is helping the global agricultural sector to meet strict global import requirements and accelerate the production of food, according to research...
UK government’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund opens for business
The UK government's flagship Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) is now open to applications from businesses and researchers.
The fund was announced last year by...
What does the NHS ransomware attack mean for IoT in healthcare?
Last Friday, one of the biggest ransomware outbreaks in history infected over 200,000 machines in more than 150 countries. From FedEx to Telefónica, companies...
Most IoT hacks originate in Asia, honeypot data reveals
Most IoT attacks originate in Asia and seek to compromise specific types of unsecured IoT devices, such as video cameras, according to data collected...