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ICS, SCADA and Ransomware, coming 2017

Palo Alto networks has a frightening prediction for 2017.  Ransomware successfully penetrates and attacks Critical Infrastructure systems.   In the Palo Alto publication, they describe what a successful attack would look like, as well potential pay out for the criminals.  This is a disturbing development, and should not be taken lightly.   Kaspersky in  December highlights ransomware…

National Security Damaged By ‘Partisan’ Communications Systems

When it comes to National Security, Disaster Response, or School Active-Shooter Incidents effective communications are critical for minimizing the loss of life and containing the threat. Typically, the first challenge that any soldier, first responder, or law enforcement official faces in these situations is overcoming the lack of interoperability of communications systems utilized by various…