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Why the U.S. Government Should Fund Cybersecurity Efforts of Private Companies Protecting the Power Grid

POWER Magazine

Government Should Fund Cybersecurity Efforts of Private Companies Protecting the Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine. FBI Director Christopher Wray, while speaking at the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats in Nashville, Tennessee, in April, warned that U.S.

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GAO: EPA Relies on Outdated Systems to Manage Air Quality Data

POWER Magazine

Two IT air quality data systems that inform the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has suggested. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) regulatory and compliance decisions are outdated, the U.S.

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State, Federal Governments Move Toward Wind Energy Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. This action entails collaboration between Louisiana agencies and the federal government, as well as transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, utilities, and the private sector.

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Author Talks: Open season for intelligence gathering

McKinsey

Open-source intelligence means spying isn’t just for governments anymore—anyone with an online connection can gather troves of information.

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Protecting Proprietary Information: Is a Confidentiality Agreement Enough?

Producer's Edge

Protecting proprietary information is a key concern for many businesses, and issues can arise when employees transition between competitors. The case, heard in the Northern District of Texas, highlights the challenges some companies face in protecting their confidential information, even when employees sign confidentiality agreements.

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Clean Transportation Demonstration Days Coming to N.C. in April

NGT News

Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is hosting Clean Transportation Demonstration Days on April 11-12, aimed at giving government entities across North Carolina information and experience with clean transportation technologies.

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Finding a strategic cybersecurity model

McKinsey

Protecting critical and sensitive information is of paramount importance in business and government, but plans must be in place to handle inevitable breaches too.