Vital Role of Communications Following the Japanese Earthquake of March 2011
According to Internews Europe, a report on the Japanese earthquake published recently shows that:
“Japan’s highly advanced early warning system proved key in saving lives,...
The Nasdaq can be hacked in 10 minutes
Just 10 minutes could be sufficient for an attacker to hack the Nasdaq Stock Market, this was the alert sounded by Ilia Kolochenko, head...
The national home front drill – photo op for politicians
If someone in Israel thinks that the national war drill simulating a missile attack on Israel from multiple fronts will help in the moment...
Israel is not prepared for an attack on its cities
We already mentioned the facts that are included in the state comptroller's report that was published today, but even we did not realize how...
Out of Control
The hacking problem just got worse. The defenders are losing the race of protecting computer users. One of their great successes is summarized in...
Cyber attacks on Power companies
A series of recent cyber attacks used basic tools to break into power company networks and threaten their automated systems, according to a memo...
Security Leaders Survey: Many have Implemented Cloud Security Services
A new IBM study of security leaders reveals that they are increasingly being called upon to address board-level security concerns and as a result...
Cyber Defense – In Peace and War
Dr. Gabi Siboni from the Institute for Strategic Research spoke today about cyber threats, at the WindRiver conference , in cooperation with i-HLS, dividing...
Scientists to Develop Nuclear Weapons Detectors
Penn State University has received a $5 million, 5-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and DHS for nuclear threat inspection, as part...
The Home Front – no policy, no equipment
Yesterday saw the resignation of the director general of the Home Front Defense
Ministry, Gabi Ophir. The resignation is only a symptom of total chaos....
New Report: Terror and Crime Lead to Improved Transportation Security
After airports, it is the turn of the global mass transport market to beef up security, as governments begin to address the security risks...
Radio Amateurs Role Still Significant in Disaster Response
Disaster response under conditions of lack of conventional communication or internet networking, requires more traditional solutions.
A citywide communications exercise was recently held by...
Cleaning Up Subway After Biological Attack
Subway systems are complex with many moving parts and miles of tunnels. A new project focuses on cleaning up a subway system after the...
Israel is Among Five Global Cyber Powers
Israel’s national cyber agencies (the National Cyber Bureau and the National Cybersecurity Authority) will be merged into one entity, the National Cyber Array, which...
Conference: BCP & IT
Israel International BCP&IT conference
business continuity plan & Information technology
The threat and worst case scenarios
* War, Earthquake, Mega-storm, floods, Tsunami, Cyber attack
* National Infrastructure: Energy, Water,...
Counter-Drone Jamming Device Developed
Given the recent drone attack on the Venezuelan president and the high profile mailbomb terrorist attacks in the United States, a new counter-drone jamming...
Radar System Alerts Boaters of Upcoming Dangers
A new Radar system alerts boats of upcoming dangers such as turbulence and weather conditions.
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and New...
LiDAR Will Protect You from Autonomous Systems
As integration of both autonomous drones and driverless cars in our societies approaches, the race to safety in both industries increases, as to keep...
Big Data for Business Continuity – Imperative in Emergency
What is the connection between big data technologies and business disaster recovery procedures? Disaster recovery and business continuity technologies have come a long way...
Israeli Gun Control Laws Can Benefit The US
Israel exists under constant threat of attack and requires citizens to serve in the military, but still has much stricter gun laws than the...
Cyber Resiliency Has to Be Part of Weapon Systems DNA
The U.S. military’s weapons systems today are reliant on complex software and interconnectivity with a host of components, sensors and computer systems. The highly...
Next Stage in War against Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks have become a potent threat to US organizations and infrastructure. There is also a renewed concern over the possibility of Russian-sponsored meddling in...
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A New Quantum Breakthrough Could Change Signal Detection on the Battlefield
Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...
