How much smart does a smart city need to be called smart? It’s not a trivial question. It goes to the heart of understanding the concept of connected cities: what is a smart city, what does it deliver, and is it worth the effort? And is it ultimately a utopian dream or a cybersecurity nightmare? […]
The rapid pace of technological and societal change has given government CIOs a new sense of urgency and a willingness to experiment with smart city and open data initiatives, according to Gartner. If managed effectively, this shift will position governments at the core of technological innovation in society.
Cyberattacks against smart cars, smart homes, and other smart devices are happening today, so it is easy to jump to the conclusion that we will soon be reading about smart buildings and smart cities being attacked. I have to admit I have become somewhat desensitized to the topic of cyber-attacks against infrastructure. Maybe it’s because […]
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