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WMATA extends academic partnerships to examine cyber-security threats
The partnership aims to help students progress in their fields and be able to address real-world cyber-security and transit challenges that WMATA is facing today.
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Managing cyber risk as a transit CISO
Kyle Malo, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), highlights some of the key initiatives around WMATA’s new cyber fusion centre and gives his insight about adopting a cyber risk management framework.
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Preventing cyber‑threats in connected and automated mobility
Daniel Ruiz, CEO of Zenzic, and Geoff Davis, Executive Director, HORIBA MIRA & VP for HORIBA Automotive Test Systems, explain why the UK needs to act now to stay ahead of the challenges around automotive cyber-security.
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Securing the future of mobility for a post-pandemic world
Siraj Shaikh, Professor of Systems Security and Director of Research at the Institute of Future Transport and Cities at Coventry University, outlines why cyber-security R&D needs a change of direction to reshape cities for the future.
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Intelligent Transport Issue 2 2020
Intelligent Transport Issue 2 2020 is influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, with authors taking the opportunity to either write entirely about the crisis, or provide sharp commentary on it as part of articles on other matters. From mobility services and public transport to connected and autonomous vehicles, this issue lays…
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Project highlights ‘urgent need’ for UK transport cyber-security centre
A consortium of industry, government and academia has explored the feasibility of creating a UK cyber-security ‘Centre of Excellence’ to better deal with cyber threats in mobility.
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Enhancing cyber-security in public transportation
As our societies become better connected, so too does our transport, bringing about potential cyber-risks that have only recently begun to be exposed. Here, members of the University of South Florida’s 'Enhancing Cybersecurity in Public Transportation' project team explain what operators can do to keep their cyber-physical systems as safe…
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Blockchain-based e-mobility project in pilot phase
Blockchains are incorruptible digital ledgers of economic transactions that can be programmed to record not only financial transactions but virtually everything of value.
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UN publishes framework for autonomous vehicles with safety at core
The framework from the United Nations (UN) highlights the need to prioritise public safety when implementing autonomous vehicles in society.
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The Internet of Things: a roundtable discussion
We asked industry experts Carol Schweiger, President of Schweiger Consulting, François Fischer, Senior Manager Innovation and Deployment, ERTICO and Craig Fleming, Senior Business Development Manager, CENSIS, for their thoughts on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its applications within transport. Here’s what they had to say.
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New cyber-security standard for self-driving car technology is released
Car manufacturers will be able to use the recently published standard to demonstrate that they are following the security principles.
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Uber fined £385,000 over data protection failure in 2016
Following a data breach back in November 2016, which was covered up by Uber for a year, a fine of £385,000 has been served.
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A Hackathon takes place at InnoTrans for the first time
The start of the first ever Hackathon at InnoTrans has begun – a marathon of data-processing that will run for over 24 hours.
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Kapsch CarrierCom presents next generation solutions at InnoTrans 2018
At this year’s international trade fair for transport technology, Kapsch CarrierCom will showcase the next generation of solutions for mission-critical networks.
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Building partnerships for smart rail success
Rapid urbanisation is continuing to significantly increase the demand for rail transport not only in metropolitan areas but also for cross-nation transportation. Moxa delivers flexible IP network infrastructures that are able to expand to deal with the rising number of passengers and ensure that operational efficiency is maintained...