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Time for Unconventional Thinking

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Andrew

I recently published a white paper describing some unconventional threats to utility infrastructure. In addition to rather unusual (but potentially devastating) threats such as coronal mass ejections from the sun, electromagnetic pulses and space debris, the paper also talks about … Continue reading →

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Computer Bloke stars in Olympics Opening Ceremony

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Andrew

One of the more bizarre moments in the recent opening ceremony for the Olympic Games occurred when the spotlight fell on a bloke sitting at a desk in front of a computer. Commentators on certain American television channels were unable … Continue reading →

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Treating a Paranoid Computer

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Andrew

The ARPANET was an early computer network that played a critical role in the development of the Internet. In 1972, Robert Kahn organized the first public demonstration of the ARPANET’s capabilities at the International Conference on Computer Communications in Washington, … Continue reading →

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This Is All Getting A Bit Scary

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Andrew

Since the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, there has been considerable speculation about the possibility of cyber terrorism. In March 2000, a disgruntled Australian employee used the internet to release one million litres of raw … Continue reading →

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