Honeywell goes quantum to protect utilities from future threats

Operational technology specialist Honeywell is to incorporate quantum computing-hardened encryption keys into its smart meters for electric, gas and water meters, through a partnership with sector specialist Quantinuum that it said will provide consumers with heightened protection from future cyber threats. The deal makes Honeywell the first to deploy quantum encryption in such a way, … Leer más

UK minister fails to reassure tech companies over encryption risk

The government yesterday attempted to quash industry concerns that the “spy clause” in the Online Safety Bill, which aims to crack down on child abuse and other harmful online content, would fundamentally weaken end-to-end encrypted services. Junior arts and heritage minister Stephen Parkinson told the House of Lords yesterday that regulators would not use controversial … Leer más

Node4 helps performing arts charity revamp staff home working setup with IT infrastructure overhaul

Managed cloud services provider Node4 has revealed details of how it helped one of its charity clients overcome its remote working technology woes in the wake of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic through the deployment of a VMware-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) setup. Its client – the Manchester-based performing arts charity, The Lowry Theatre and Arts … Leer más

What Are Passkeys And How Do They Replace Passwords?

Coming up with and remembering different passwords has always been necessary to protect accounts, but it has also been problematic. To further enhance security while making logging into accounts much easier, major technology companies – such as Microsoft, Google and Apple – have joined forces, resulting in passkeys. With passkeys, you no longer need to … Leer más

Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific

Research from GSMA, the global mobile industry trade association, shows mobile broadband networks are now accessible to 96% of the population in Asia-Pacific, with operators set to spend almost $260bn on their networks by 2030. The research report, Digital societies in Asia-Pacific: Harnessing emerging technology to advance digital nations, assesses the role of emerging technologies … Leer más

How to Check if a Link is Safe

The internet is wonderful, there’s no doubt about it. It allows for a never-before-seen level of interconnectedness and all the information anyone could ever want. However, as with so many things, the internet can be used for bad as well as good. The sheer number of scams and dangers increase with each passing year. Bad … Leer más

Kent Digital tackles digital divide with refurbished laptops

Kent County Council has begun working with Circular Computing to provide thousands of remanufactured laptops to vulnerable people in Kent. The digital inclusion scheme run by Kent Digital has already helped almost 5,000 residents in Kent stay connected with free access to technology. Using the carbon-neutral remanufactured laptops supplied by Circular Computing, those currently digitally … Leer más

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