Danish government extends nationwide TETRA network enabling 40,000 first responders to communicate safely through 2034
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BT reveals more than 500 potential cyberattacks clocked every second
M ore than 46 million signals of potential cyberattacks are seen on average every single day across the world , according to new data released by BT .
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Danish government extends nationwide TETRA network enabling 40,000 first responders to communicate safely through 2034
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Motorola Solutions company , has been awarded an eight-year contract by the Danish National Police ’ s Center for Emergency Communication ( CFB ) to implement and continue to operate the nationwide public safety communications network .
DBK provides the existing Terrestrial Trunked Radio ( TETRA ) system which has , since its implementation , proven its reliability and criticality to Denmark ’ s 40,000 first responders and military personnel in day-to-day operations and emergencies .
The agreement allows emergency services to collaborate effectively over the highly resilient and secure TETRA network and will also include a new functionality enabling first responders to automatically switch between land mobile radio ( LMR ) and broadband service , including WiFi , 4G and 5G networks . The new TETRA infrastructure will enable first responders to maintain reliable and uninterrupted communication through their TETRA talk groups when radio users move out of range , for example , in indoor or underground facilities .
The contract for the next-generation emergency services network will include a Security Operations Centre ( SOC ) that will monitor the performance of the network in real-time so that cybersecurity threats can be addressed more quickly and efficiently .
Denmark is among many countries worldwide that continue to invest in TETRA digital radio technology as the backbone for their mission-critical voice communications for public safety organisations . Motorola Solutions has deployed thousands of radio systems worldwide , from large nationwide networks to local implementations .
BT reveals more than 500 potential cyberattacks clocked every second
M ore than 46 million signals of potential cyberattacks are seen on average every single day across the world , according to new data released by BT .
The cybersecurity experts currently log more than 530 signals of potential attack per second as they guard their global networks against an army of malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities – targeting businesses and critical national infrastructure .
With businesses of every size going digital , the most targeted industries in the past 12 months are IT , defence , banking and insurance – 19.7 % of malware sightings are directed towards these high-stakes targets . The retail , hospitality and education sectors are also at high risk , accounting for 14.9 % of malware sightings in the past 12 months . Criminals often capitalise on seasonal sales and spikes in online traffic , which makes the festive period a particular worry for retailers .
Small businesses , start-ups and charities are also finding themselves in the firing line ; approximately 785,000 cybercrimes were found across UK charities in the last 12 months . This suggests that cybercriminals are going for organisations and sectors that are less ‘ traditional ’ targets – and may not have the security tools in place to protect them . The use of Big Data and connected tech is now so widespread that almost anyone can be a target .
The BT data shows that every 30 seconds cybercriminals scan any device connected to the Internet looking for weaknesses , using automation and Machine Learning to identify vulnerabilities in business defences – the digital equivalent of a burglar looking for an open window . www . intelligentciso . com
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