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Wi-Fi 6: a critical wireless communication technology

Wi-Fi 6: a critical wireless communication technology

“Wi-Fi 6 was created to be more than just an incremental upgrade over Wi-Fi 5, but rather a game-changing technology reflecting substantial technological changes that benefit the billions of Wi-Fi enabled devices today. and future in the world.” The latest consumer version of the ubiquitous Wi-Fi standard, known as IEEE 802.11ax or “Wi-Fi 6”, offers …

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Globally critical chip firm drives rift between US and Netherlands over China tech policy

Globally critical chip firm drives rift between US and Netherlands over China tech policy

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaks with US President Joe Biden. The United States pressured the Netherlands to block exports of high-tech semiconductor equipment to China. The Netherlands is home to ASML, one of the most important companies in the global semiconductor supply chain. Suzanne Walsh | AFP | Getty Images Washington has its sights …

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Critical Infrastructure: Actions Needed to Better Secure Internet-Connected Devices

Critical Infrastructure: Actions Needed to Better Secure Internet-Connected Devices

What the GAO found The country’s critical infrastructure sectors rely on electronic systems, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices and systems. IoT generally refers to technologies and devices that allow the connection to the network and the interaction of a wide range of “objects”, in places such as buildings, transport …

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Ransomware, SMBs remain major security concerns amid focus on critical infrastructure

Ransomware, SMBs remain major security concerns amid focus on critical infrastructure

Ransomware attacks continue to plague countries like Japan and Singapore, where they are expected to remain a significant concern, especially for Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also a growing concern as they are often under-resourced and more susceptible to cyberattacks. Cyberattacks have increased in volume over the past few …

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'Giga Fire' project aims to map all California wildfire fuels: 'This kind of information is critical'

‘Giga Fire’ project aims to map all California wildfire fuels: ‘This kind of information is critical’

Wildfires have always been an integral part of the California ecosystem. But a historic lack of forest management combined with climate change and human activity has contributed to larger and more destructive fires in recent years. The largest of these fires are called “giga fires”, which burn at least 1 million acres. Fire officials also …

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