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Archive | Cyber Security
Is Confidential Computing the Future of Cloud Security?
In October, IBM announced plans to split the 109-year-old tech giant’s managed infrastructure services unit into a separate public company that will focus on cloud computing. Dubbed “NewCo,” the company […]
Five Major Cyber Security Threats for Automakers
Currently, 200 million digitally “connected vehicles” are traversing the world’s roadways, according to a recent white paper from the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). By 2024, real-time traffic updates will be […]
Six Ways to Protect Against Autonomous Vehicle Cyber Attacks
Today, it’s relatively easy for cyber criminals to hack into connected vehicles. The reason being that they only need to exploit a single vulnerability within an autonomous car to gain […]
Creating Safer Interconnected Vehicles
Even today’s most sophisticated interconnected vehicles aren’t immune to cyber attacks. At the 2020 Black Hat Conference, a group of security researchers from the company Qihoo 360 demonstrated how they […]
Rush to Cloud Computing Raises Security Concerns
Demand for cloud computing is accelerating. In 2019, companies exceeded spending on in-house data center hardware and software for the first time. According to John Dinsdale, chief analyst at Synergy […]
U.N. Announces New Cyber Security Regulation for Connected Vehicles
A new United Nations regulation will soon require vehicle makers in jurisdictions in Japan, South Korea, and the European Union to secure connected vehicles from cyber security threats. In June, […]
Student Research Team Create Prototype of Secure Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communications System
Autonomous vehicles have the potential to reduce traffic accidents. However, without proper security features that would protect them from hackers who seek to control them remotely—or from roadside vandals who […]
How Can Autonomous Vehicles Be Protected Against Cyber Security Threats?
While autonomous vehicles are expected to be far less prone to accidents than driver-controlled vehicles once they’ve undergone substantial training, they may pose a more serious threat. Due to the […]
Edge Computing: Security Issues and Trends to Watch in 2020
Despite roadblocks created by the COVID-19 pandemic, edge computing is expected to undergo explosive growth over the next decade, bolstered by developments in 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. […]