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Broadband Funding for Community Anchor Institutions

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Broadband Funding for Community Anchor Institutions

Beginning in 2024, the Federal Government will release allocations of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant to state governments. States will then subgrant part of their funding to internet service providers, local governments, and others to fund community anchor institutions that lack access to gigabit-level broadband service. Connected Communities include Community Anchor Institutions A “Community Anchor Institution”, or “CAI”, is an entity such as a school, library, health clinic, health center,…

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Cisco at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2023

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Cisco at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2023

Co-authored by Morgan Bright Bringing in the New Urban Era: SCEWC23 The new normal is upon us, and an inclusive future is no longer just a utopian dream; the new urban era is here, and the importance of a connected community has never been more evident. In this new era, cities are grappling with numerous challenges; November 7th-9th in Barcelona, the Smart City Expo World Congress will present its grandest edition yet, showcasing a human-centric…

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Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View

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Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View

In its August 10, 2023, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things (IoT), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asked some intriguing questions about how to improve consumer confidence and understanding of the security of IoT devices. The NPRM seeks input on whether and how the FCC should establish a cybersecurity certification and labeling program. According to the NPRM, more than 25 billion connected IoT devices are predicted to be in…

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Alarming Cyber Statistics For Mid-Year 2022 That You Need To Know

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Alarming Cyber Statistics For Mid-Year 2022 That You Need To Know

Global cyber futuristic financial network security concept. Fast speed internet connection. Block … [+] chain network getty A couple of times per year, I take a deep dive on writing about the newly reported cybersecurity statistics and trends that are impacting the digital landscape. Unfortunately, despite global efforts, every subsequent year the numbers get worse and show that we are far from being able to mitigate and contain the numerous cyber-threats targeting both industry and…

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Ransomware Threats Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Fight Back.

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Ransomware Threats Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Fight Back.

The cyber criminals are winning. After the recent spate of devastating attacks, experts say it’s only going to get worse from here, with hacking tools becoming increasingly available and high ransomware payments enticing more malicious actors and daring them to go after ever bigger targets. Corporations and governments need to act quickly and take concrete steps to counter the rising threat. The flurry of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and government computer systems has been unprecedented. Late last year, victims…

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IRS Warns of Fresh Fraud Tactics as Tax Season Starts

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IRS Warns of Fresh Fraud Tactics as Tax Season Starts

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Fraud Risk Management , ID Fraud Site Spoofing, Phishing Campaigns Proliferate Scott Ferguson (Ferguson_Writes) • February 19, 2021     As tax season begins, the Internal Revenue Service is warning that it’s seeing signs of fraudsters spoofing the agency’s domains and incorporating its logos and language into phishing campaigns. See Also: Live Webinar | The EVIL-Ution Of Ransomware In 2021-Top Protection Tips Meanwhile, security experts warn of other…

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