Openness Was Not Always Ensured Dr. Bill HighleymanFebruary 1, 20190141 views [vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]An open system is able to interoperate easily with other open systems at both the application and the data level. The attribute of openness in systems was not always ensured or even accepted. This was brought to my attention when I came across a paper I had written years ago titled “Can the Computer Industry Truly Support Openness?” The paper made several assertions that seem surprising in today’s technology.… Read more
Sheltered Harbor Provides Protection for Financial Institutions’ Data Dr. Bill HighleymanJuly 17, 20180179 views [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Two years ago, dozens of U.S. banks, including Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America, began working on a secret, ultrasecure data bunker called Sheltered Harbor. The data bunker holds a copy of all bank transaction data to protect it from a devastating cyberattack. What is Sheltered Harbor? Sheltered Harbor is an initiative undertaken by the financial services sector. It provides an extra layer of protection against potential cyber risks.… Read more