Category: Smart City Security

Cyber Security Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, NIST Cyber Framework, Smart City Security

Cyber Security Framework for Smart Cities – part 2

In this second part introduction to the Cyber Security Framework for a Smart City i will cover the scope of the framework using the best practice described by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and how the components can be used to work together with a Smart City strategy and thus effect a smart city cyber security … Continue reading Cyber Security Framework for Smart Cities – part 2

Cyber Security Framework, NIST Cyber Framework, Smart City Cyber Security, Smart City Security

Cyber Security Framework for Smart Cities – part 1

Introduction to a series of posts and resources i plan to put together to outline the key aspects of a Cyber Security Framework for a Smart City strategy. Having recently acted as an Advisor to a new Innovate UK research project I thought I would use and adapt some of the recommendations, for problems I … Continue reading Cyber Security Framework for Smart Cities – part 1

Smart City Administration, Smart City IOT, Smart City Regulation, Smart City Security

Standards and Best Practice to support Smart City Cyber Security and City Regulation and Compliance

As more technology is designed and developed for smart cities, to manage individual services or complex platform solutions, these technologies will be governed by compliance and regulation to control use and operation. Their generation and management of data will be a key focus as well as how they are secured and monitored. It is this … Continue reading Standards and Best Practice to support Smart City Cyber Security and City Regulation and Compliance

Smart City Administration, Smart City Security, Smart City Structure, Smart City Transformation

Management of Cities

Whilst the structure and services of global cities are very similar there are very different ways in which cities are governed and administrated. This post will consider three different countries and cities: London, UKParis, FranceNew York, USA The way in which cities are governed and administered will create some interesting cyber security challenges as each … Continue reading Management of Cities

Smart City, Smart City Security, Smart City Threat Model

Recent cyber attacks on Cities

A review of the reported incidents on Hackmageddon shows that there are a variety of City / Public Services attacks emerging. TargetOverviewAttack Types / VectorSunderland City CouncilHackers access users’ personal details in a cyber attack on Sunderland City Council’s library database.Data Breech, Compromise, AccessLouisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA)Is hit by a ransomware attack.Phishing, Initial Access.Broome … Continue reading Recent cyber attacks on Cities

Smart City Cyber Security, Smart City Security

Data driven smart cities

In the next 10 years, the majority of cities across the developed countries in the World will undergo significant transformation to their infrastructure, technologies and services they provide to their citizens. This change will be driven by both Public and Private organisations and a key principle driver of this transformation will be Data. Data is … Continue reading Data driven smart cities