Category «Internet»

Information Society Statistical Profiles 2009: Arab States

News release: Arab States define key ICT development priorities Broadband, digital broadcasting, open source software, Arab digital content and cybersecurity are main objectives. “The Arab States Regional Preparatory Meeting (RPM) for the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World Telecommunication Development Conference 2010 (WTDC-10) concluded on Tuesday, 19 January in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, with delegates reaching …

Subjects: Cybercrime, Government Documents, Internet

McAfee, Inc. Report Reveals Critical Infrastructure Under Constant Cyberattack Causing Widespread Damage

News release: “McAfee, Inc. revealed [at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2010] the staggering cost and impact of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as electrical grids, oil and gas production, telecommunications and transportation networks. A survey of 600 IT security executives from critical infrastructure enterprises worldwide showed that more than half (54%) have already …

Subjects: Cybercrime, E-Government, Internet

Navy Establishes U.S. Fleet Cyber Command at Fort Meade, MD

OPNAV NOTICE 5400, January 11, 2010: “Action will establish U. S. Fleet Cyber Command as an echelon II command to serve as the Navy Component Commander to United States Cyber Command upon its establishment. Interim reporting will be to United States Strategic Command. Command will provide for operational employment of the Navy’s cyber, network operations, …

Subjects: Cybercrime, E-Government, Government Documents, Internet, PC Security, Privacy

Kaiser Foundation – Most Youth Say They Have No Rules About How Much Time They Can Spend With TV, Video Games, or Computers

Kaiser Family Foundation resource links: “With technology allowing nearly 24-hour media access as children and teens go about their daily lives, the amount of time young people spend with entertainment media has risen dramatically, especially among minority youth, according to a study released by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Today, 8-18 year-olds devote an average of …

Subjects: Internet, Knowledge Management

Global Risks 2010 A Global Risk Network Report

Global Risks 2010 – A Global Risk Network Report. A World Economic Forum Report in collaboration with Citi, Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), Swiss Re, Wharton School Risk Center, Zurich Financial Services. January 2010. “This year’s report explores a set of risks that share a potential for wider systemic impact and are strongly linked to …

Subjects: Cybercrime, Government Documents, ID Theft, Internet

Boeing Model 747-8/-8F Airplanes, Systems and Data Networks Security

Follow up to previous posting, FAA Issues Special New Security Regs for Boeing Model 787, see Federal Aviation Administration, Special Conditions: Boeing Model 747–8/–8F Airplanes, Systems and Data Networks Security—Protection of Airplane Systems and Data Networks From Unauthorized External Access – Federal Register: January 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 10)][Rules and Regulations][Page 2433-2434]: “These special …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents, Internet, Wireless Web

A Perfect Storm Brewing: Budget Cuts Threaten Library Services at Time of Increased Demand

A Perfect Storm Brewing: Budget Cuts Threaten Library Services at Time of Increased Demand, January 2010. “Today’s public libraries are vital community technology hubs that millions of Americans rely on for their first and often only choice for Internet access. Despite increased demand for library computers, however, libraries typically have not seen a corresponding increase …

Subjects: Internet, Knowledge Management, Libraries

Justice Department Reaches Three Settlements Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Regarding the Use of Electronic Book Readers

News release: ” The Justice Department today announced separate agreements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Pace University in New York City and Reed College in Portland, Ore., regarding the use in a classroom setting of the electronic book reader, the Kindle DX, a hand-held technological device …

Subjects: Government Documents, Internet, Legal Research, Legislation

Pew: Four in ten seniors go online

Four in ten seniors go online, by Susannah Fox, Jan 13, 2010: “As of December 2009, 38% of U.S. adults age 65 and older go online, a significantly lower rate of internet adoption than the general population (74%) and even the next-oldest group (70% of adults age 50-64 years old go online). In addition, just …

Subjects: Internet