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A New Look at an Old Hot Topic: The Internet of Things

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In 1999, computer scientist Kevin Ashton coined the term “the Internet of Things” (“IoT”) in order to put a name to his idea of using RFID chips to track items as they moved throughout a supply chain. “Though there is no...more

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Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

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In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence,...more

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Security by design: incoming UK and EU legislation to tackle cybersecurity risks in IoT devices

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In December 2022, the UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (“PSTI Act”) became law. Along with setting out requirements for the deployment and expansion of mobile, full fibre and gigabit capable...more

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Harnessing transformative technologies to enhance vein-to-vein supply chain

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Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) and blockchain technology represent two of the most promising current developments in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors respectively. This article considers the potential...more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

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Top 5 Cyber Security Threats the Manufacturing Industry Should Watch in 2022

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Companies continue to see headlines about cyberattacks, but manufacturing companies, specifically, have become more targeted in the last few years. In the most recent issue of The Illinois Manufacturer, Molly Arranz and Sofia...more

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2021 Cybersecurity Recap for Government Contractors (and What to Expect in 2022) – Part 1 of 4: Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive...

As 2021 draws to a close, we wanted to share a recap of some of the most important cybersecurity developments we covered this past year along with some suggestions on what companies (particularly those that do business with...more

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CISA issues autonomous ground vehicle cybersecurity guide

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, recently issued an Autonomous Ground Vehicle Security Guide (Guide). Because autonomous-vehicle (AV) pilot...more

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Blockchain Buzzwords: Common Blockchain Definitions

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Throughout the series on “Blockchain in Supply Chain” we reference a number of important blockchain-related terms and concepts. Below is an initial list of blockchain terms used in the articles. We will add to this list as...more

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President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order

As many of our readers are aware, President Joseph Biden issued an executive order on May 12 to improve the nation’s cybersecurity. While much of the executive order focuses on strengthening the federal government’s networks...more

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Biden Executive Order Likely to Push Private Sector Forward on Cybersecurity

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On May 12, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The order comes on the heels of a number of recent widely reported cybersecurity crises, including the Solar Winds and Microsoft...more

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Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order

On May 12, 2021, the Biden Administration issued its much anticipated “Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” Below are provisions we believe will be of most interest to contractors, as well as any company...more

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IoT in the EU: Lessons from COVID-19, and next steps for liability and regulation

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The IoT sector has exploded over the past few years, and, even taking into account the globally inhibitive effects of COVID-19, this growth shows few long-term signs of abating. The buoyant, fast-paced IoT industry was the...more

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Only YOU can prevent IoT network shutdowns

As tens of billions of additional Internet of Things (IoT) devices are poised to enter the market and infuse our supply chains, on December 4, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the first-ever federal law governing IoT...more

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Defense Department and FCC to Collaborate on 5G Testbeds

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On October 23, 2019, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a plan to pilot 5G technologies on four military installations in partnership with private industry and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.  Lisa Porter,...more

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Digitalising the mining & metals global supply chain: 2019 sustainability update

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As corporate responsibility evolves, and the focus on corporate sustainability grows, more businesses in the mining and metals and related sectors are referencing the long-term potential of blockchain technology and platforms...more

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AI & IOT integration in IBM’s Blockchain Supply Management as a Service (SPaaS)!

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Computerworld reported that IBM’s new SPaaS “allows distributors, manufacturers and retailers to integrate their own data and networks – as well as those of their suppliers – onto a Hyperledger-based blockchain to track and...more

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New Blockchain Solutions Across Industries, Institutional Cryptocurrency Trading Announced, Major Cryptocurrency Exchange Is...

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Supply Chain Initiatives Announced by Major Private and Public Sector Actors - This week one of the world’s largest technology firms announced an initiative with one of the world’s largest retail coffee stores to develop a...more

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Phishing Continues to Be Seen as Biggest Cybersecurity Threat to Companies

According to a recent survey of cybersecurity professionals by AT&T Cybersecurity entitled “Confidence: the perception and reality of cybersecurity threats,” phishing and cloud security threats are keeping them up at night....more

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California Sets the Standard With a New IoT Law

This past September Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 327, which is the first state law designed to regulate the security features of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. ...more

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Blockchain: A new frontier in supply chain management

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The concept of human rights due diligence is at the heart of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (“UNGPs“) and is finding its way into a growing body of legislation around the world...more

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10 FAQs About Blockchain and Life Sciences - August 2018

Blockchain is a rapidly emerging technology and has the potential to bring transformative changes to many industries. As more companies become aware of and study this technology, many questions arise. These questions relate...more

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Cybersecurity, Use of Internet of Things Technology Concern Manufacturers

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Powered in part by the growing use of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, cybersecurity has surged to become one of the leading concerns for global manufacturers, according to a recently released study....more

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