Eurescom mess@ge 1-2011
ICT for critical infrastructure protection
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The protection of critical infrastructures is one of the major challenges for society and economy. In this issue’s cover theme, we highlight some of the latest solutions European research has to offer in making our critical infrastructures more secure. The relevance of the cover theme has been dramatically highlighted by the recent earthquake/tsunami and the ensuing nuclear disaster in Japan.
This issue presents selected insights from European experts on research activities and results which will help improve critical infrastructure protection through the use of advanced information and communication technologies.
Our cover theme includes the following articles:
An overview on ICT and critical infrastructure protection
Wireless sensor and actuator networks for critical infrastructure protection
Protection of electrical energy distribution infrastructures - The example of EDP
Interview with Aurelio Blanquet from Portuguese electricity operator EDP
Monitoring drinking water pipelines
Critical infrastructures in emergencies
In addition to our cover theme, this issue features more highlights:
The Kennedy Perspective
Malware - Can we stop this crime?
Triggered by an unpleasant experience with malware, Eurescom director David Kennedy has been thinking on how we should change our attitude and behaviour to better fight cyber crime.
Eurescom News
20 years of innovation through collaboration
Eurescom mess@ge editor-in-chief Milon Gupta looks back at Eurescom's two decades of successful collaborative R&D in telecoms.
Viewpoint
The new dimension of cyber attacks
Celtic Office Director Heinz Brüggemann analyses the cyber threats for our critical infrastructures. In view of the new dimension after Stuxnet, he calls upon Europe to rethink its defence measures against cyber attacks.
Events
OMEGA Open Event - The next generation of home networking
The final OMEGA Open Event in Rennes, France, presented leading-edge technologies which will shape the future of home networking. Read the report from Eurescom's programme manager Adam Kapovits on the highlights of the event.
A Bit Beyond
Digital self-control
Eurescom mess@ge editor-in-chief Milon Gupta explores how ICTs can help resist temptation and control our addictions.