2023-04-17
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Seattle Mayor, Bruce Harrell, in conjunction with various stakeholders, has decided to abandon the planned implementation of the ShotSpotter technology. This decision is a response to concerns raised by the Seattle community and city council. An exclusion of a million-dollar funding for ShotSpotter in the projected budget for 2023-2024 demonstrates that the community's voice is taken into account. The call to shelf this technology sprang from concerns on its efficiency, potential impact on police response times, and the community's priorities for personal services and support for the homeless. This video aims to discuss the decision-making process and the reasons behind this stance. Key Points Covered in this Video: - 01:00 - The decision to shelve ShotSpotter technology - 02:30 - Community concerns influencing the decision - 04:00 - Impact on the proposed budget 2023-2024 - 06:00 - Discussion on technology efficiency and police response time - 08:00 - Community priorities and alternative initiatives Stay engaged with us - like, share, comment on this video, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more updates. Connect with us on social media: - [Link to Facebook] - [Link to Twitter] - [Link to Instagram] Visit our website [Website Link] for more detailed information on the subject. Inclusive, responsive, progressive. This is your Seattle City Council at work. #SeattleCity #CouncilUpdate Please note: We strive for accessibility. Alternative text for images and clear language has been utilized for this purpose. The video description may be updated with relevant information as needed. While we include keywords to aid search visibility, we ensure readability remains paramount to avoid keyword stuffing. The unique value proposition of watching this video is gaining nuanced insights into community engagement and policy decision making in Seattle city governance.Blog: https://embracingdigital.org/brief-EDW70-frPodcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/864bee12
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CyberSecurity
The FBI has warned the public against using public phone charging stations due to the risk of cyber-attacks. These charging stations, commonly found in public places such as airports, malls, and hotels, could potentially contain malware that can compromise the security of users’ personal information and devices. Bring your own USB power adapter and you should be good to go.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/10/fbi-says-you-shouldnt-use-public-phone-charging-stations.html
Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome web browser to address critical vulnerability hackers exploit. The vulnerability, identified as a “use-after-free” bug, could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code and potentially gain control over affected systems. Google has urged users to update their Chrome browsers to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of being targeted by cyber-attacks.
https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/google-releases-urgent-chrome-update-to.html
Android and Novi survey apps have been found to have severe security vulnerabilities that could potentially expose users’ personal information. The flaws could allow attackers to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Users are urged to be cautious and update their apps to the latest versions to protect against potential cyber threats.
https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/severe-android-and-novi-survey.html
Data Management
According to OneTrust’s Chief Strategy Officer, data privacy and ethics gaps pose an existential threat to organizations. Failure to adequately address these gaps can result in reputational damage, legal and financial liabilities, and loss of customer trust. Organizations must prioritize data privacy and ethics to mitigate risks and protect their businesses in the face of evolving regulatory requirements and increasing public scrutiny.
After an in-depth review of recent reports from the Government Accountability Office of the United States, Andrew Kuoh, a principal at Capgemini, has identified three key actions data organizations in the public sector must focus on. Fostering a data-driven culture, establishing data governance frameworks, and leveraging modern technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to harness the value of data. (People, Process, and Technology sound familiar)
A recent webinar from a DBTA panelist discussed the importance of keeping up with the evolving needs of databases and applications in the cloud. As cloud computing advances, organizations must adapt their database and application strategies to optimize performance, security, and scalability. Emphasizing cloud-native technologies, automation, and best practices can help businesses stay ahead in today’s dynamic cloud environment.
Intelligent Edge
Edge Computing Expo North America, scheduled for 17-18 May 2023, has recently announced a star-studded lineup of technologists and business leaders in the IOT space. The conference will be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. You have got to put this one on your calendar.
IT and OT cybersecurity convergence is becoming real as more cybersecurity solutions from the IT space focus on IoT and industrial infrastructure protection. A recent example is CrowdStrike’s introduction of CloudStrike Falcon Insight for IoT. This platform brings the same tooling across IoT, IT endpoints, and cloud & data center workloads.
In a great example of taking on Industry 4.0 deployments. Volvo Group has taken on deploying a preventative maintenance IT infrastructure in its factory in Lyon, France. The Volvo Group is utilizing a Long-Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) to enable real-time monitoring and analysis of data from factory equipment allowing for proactive preventative maintenance.