While cloud service providers are responsible for infrastructure security, it is the responsibility of individual companies to ensure data protection for stored information. McAfee outlines…
Securing IoT Part II: Security by Design for Devices
Security by design for IoT devices means envisioning security vulnerabilities at the concept stage of IoT device manufacturing. This allows for the strategic implementation of…
Securing IoT Part I: The Network
Threats to the IoT network are everywhere. To prevent attacks, common IoT security practices, networks and access points must be carefully and regularly evaluated. Why…
Monitoring COVID-19 via an Unlikely Source: Wastewater
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, wastewater has garnered attention as a testing source for monitoring the virus. Wastewater management is also undergoing rapid changes for…
Biosensors & Biometrics for COVID-19 Detection
Biosensors use biological molecules to detect chemicals while biometrics use identification methods based on unique physical attributes, like a fingerprint, iris or voice patterns. These…
NASA Sends IoT to Space
IoT isn’t earthbound. NASA has taken communication technologies into Earth’s atmosphere and beyond. Tiny Swarming Satellites June 3, 2019 marked the successful deployment of satellite…
Artificial Intelligence Takes on The Edge
Edge devices are used in IoT to perform computing functions. Artificial intelligence (AI) employs machine learning to power digital assistants, smart phones and autonomous factories.…
5G for Manufacturing & Industrial Automation
5G offers a faster mobile network, with decreased latency, higher data capacity and greater reliability. For industrial systems, this means an improved ability to respond…
COVID-19 Fast Tracks Digital Water Management
With COVID-19, many water management facilities made the decision to delay water shutoff due to delinquent payments. Facilities must also handle supply shortages, shifting water…