Introduction: Working from home made secure Many companies across the world have been introducing their employees to the concept of working from home. Although the COVID-19 lockdown is beginning to open up in certain areas, what is clear is that home working will continue to be a widespread option for Read more…
These and many other insights are from Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), downloadable here (PDF, 119 pp. free, opt-in). One of the most-read and referenced data breach reports in cybersecurity, Verizon’s DBIR, is considered the definitive source of annual cybercrime statistics. Verizon expanded the scope of the report to include 16 Read more…
Nuclear Power Cyber Security Job Market When it comes to securing a typical IT system, data confidentiality and integrity are typically the primary concerns. But for the systems that control critical infrastructure, like nuclear power plants, public health and safety come first. The personnel responsible for operating, securing and maintaining Read more…
It’s spring outage season in the power industry. A time when plants of all types typically shut down and perform scheduled maintenance to ensure all essential equipment is as ready as possible to run reliably at full load for days on end during the peak summer season. This year, outages have Read more…
The nuclear sector has sprung into action to screen employees for signs of the novel coronavirus and prepare for potential disruptions to their typical refueling practices in light of pandemic-related travel restrictions. Nuclear generators have been enacting pandemic protocols for weeks to continue protecting their workforce. “We were prepared in advance Read more…
The company that owns Palisades nuclear plant has a private pandemic plan that includes a contingency to sequester employees live at the site temporarily, though that scenario is unlikely, a company spokeswoman said. Entergy owns the nuclear plant situated on the Lake Michigan shoreline about 7 miles south of South Read more…
Punching a time clock in and out isn’t how small businesses run these days. Employees are on the road, others are working from home, vendors are accessing your data at off hours – and you’re generating ideas 24/7. How do you maintain high security standards when employees and others may Read more…
With more people working remotely than ever, a new concern the public should be aware of is cyber security. Here are some tips to make sure you’re protecting your personal information while protecting yourself. Right now, because of the work turmoil over the COVID-19 effects, cyber hackers are attacking like Read more…
The former FirstEnergy Solutions has officially emerged from bankruptcy, the company announced Feb. 27. The company that owns Ohio’s two nuclear power plants including the North Perry-based Perry Nuclear Power Plant, successfully completed its Chapter 11 restructuring process and is now known as Energy Harbor. The company is based in Akron Read more…
6 start-ups innovating in the field of nuclear energy We have gathered six start-ups around the globe that are developing solutions to make nuclear energy safer and more affordable. As the climate crisis continues, energy is a major topic of concern worldwide. Nuclear energy has been touted as an alternative Read more…