John Hennessy III,
P.E.
Aging U.S. infrastructure is threatening our economy and our future. Around the country, bridges are falling apart, water pipes are blowing and aviation transportation infrastructure is not keeping up with demand. With a new workforce preparing to take over the reins, will infra get the new blood it needs?
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The unfortunate truth is that surveying the history of data breaches exposes the fact that much of the information has been compromised because professionals haven’t applied the core elements of a strong cybersecurity protocol. For infrastructure to remain safe, organizations and individuals within the field must be educated and apply the correct processes to ensure that accidental leaks become a thing of the past.
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Written by Devin Morrissey Whether it’s a flood, earthquake, or landslide, natural disasters are devastating to human society and we need to protect ourselves as they continue to strike. They can ruin carefully crafted roadways and buildings of all shapes and sizes — not to mention the havoc they wreak on human life. The severity […]
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Many people take the physical aspects of the internet for granted. Some would believe it’s purely non-physical, like some sort of digital magic. While this may appear to be true, the internet is a physical entity that snakes its way through our walls and in vast cable networks beneath streets, railways, and oceans. As technology advances, we need to acknowledge the physical limitations of our current digital infrastructure and consider the steps necessary to continue meeting the demands we place on the internet. Here are some major trends within our digital infrastructure as well as a look at what the future will bring.
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