Tag: Infrastructure
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CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan: An Important Step To Secure Critical Infrastructure
[ad_1] Cisco Blogs / High Tech Policy / CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan: An Important Step To Secure Critical Infrastructure Statement by Eric Wenger, Senior Director, Technology Policy, Government Affairs: CISA’s new Cybersecurity Strategic Plan lays out a clear vision for how the federal government can better secure and defend U.S. critical infrastructure through close, persistent…
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Recovery communities a priority for Alberta infrastructure minister
[ad_1] Article content Establishing the government’s recovery communities, supporting developments near the planned Calgary arena, and helping craft a new policy for naming buildings are among the priorities for Infrastructure Minister Pete Guthrie, according to a mandate letter from Premier Danielle Smith. The letter, published mid-day Wednesday, lists working on developing the 11 recovery communities…
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It Is Time to Harden Our Global Infrastructure
[ad_1] Bad actors have learned that network devices such as routers and switches can be among the most valuable systems to target to achieve persistent engagement. Overlooked and poorly maintained network gear can be the most appealing targets for an adversary. Fortunately, we have the knowledge and tools to mitigate these types of vulnerabilities. Network Resilience Coalition…
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Three signals of secure roadways infrastructure
[ad_1] Less traffic congestion. Lower carbon emissions. Fewer injuries and fatalities. Higher quality of life. These are among the promises of modernized roadways infrastructure and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). These outcomes are made possible through investments in connected equipment ranging from traffic signal controllers and weather stations to cameras, variable message signs and pedestrian detectors.…
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What Is Canada’s Involvement in the Beijing-Backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?
[ad_1] Nearly a month after Canada announced it would pause all activity at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) while conducting an investigation, Canada still remains invested in the Beijing-founded institution. On June 14, Ottawa announced it would cease all activity at the AIIB while it investigated allegations made by its former global communications director,…
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Going the “Middle Mile” to Transform Infrastructure
[ad_1] This summer, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced awards for the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. This program offers over $930 million to middle mile providers to help fund the expansion of long-distance networks that bridge the gaps between last mile fiber, cable, fixed wireless providers, and the…
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Ford to push for better co-ordination with Ottawa for big infrastructure projects
[ad_1] Ottawa needs to work with provinces so that big infrastructure projects can get going faster, says Premier Doug Ford in what will be his main push as he heads to the annual summer meeting of provincial and territorial leaders. Frustrated in particular by the decade-plus of delays to the Ring of Fire critical mineral…
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Why Digital-Assets Infrastructure Platform Zumo Made Edinburgh, Scotland Its Crypto Hub
[ad_1] Edinburgh is probably No. 2 in the U.K. as a startup hub, it felt like there was a good mixture of talent. We’ve decided to stay probably because of the pandemic allowing us to not have to rely on the very good, but fairly small, talent pool in Scotland. There are only 5.5 million…
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NCPCR told to identify infrastructure gaps in child care homes
[ad_1] The Centre has directed the national child rights body to review infrastructure gaps in child care homes across the country so that these issues can be addressed in the Union budget through proper allocation of funds. The request to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has been made by Union Women…
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MPs Question Finance Officials on Ottawa’s Investment in Asian Infrastructure Bank
[ad_1] Officials from the Department of Finance declined to answer questions from MPs this week while appearing before a House of Commons committee studying the federal government’s recent suspension of activity with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). James Wu, director general of the finance department’s funds management division, and Kathleen Wrye, director of the department’s…