The European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s (ETSI) Industry Specification Group on Encrypted Traffic Integration (ISG ETI) concluded the early part of its work, by identifying problems arising from pervasive encrypted traffic in communications networks.

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) announced the programming for the 2021 Wireless Leadership Summit that will be held at the Marriott Austin Downtown, in Austin, Texas, November 2-3.

Motorola Solutions opened a new network and security operations center (NSOC) in Gatineau, where it will manage, support and protect mission-critical communication networks and command center software for Canada’s first responders.

The $1 trillion infrastructure improvement act currently being considered by Congress does not include funding for next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1). The act does provide funding and direction for other critical communications initiatives such as improved cybersecurity and broadband.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) launched the 2021 Girl Scout Cyber Awareness Challenge, a new initiative to encourage girls across the country to learn about cybersecurity and increase related awareness within their own communities, particularly around the growing threat of ransomware.

Today, in response to the ongoing cybersecurity threat to pipeline systems, DHS’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the issuance of a second security directive that requires owners and operators of TSA-designated critical pipelines that transport hazardous liquids and natural gas to implement a number of protections against cyber intrusions.

Motorola Solutions entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Openpath Security, a cloud-based mobile access control provider. Motorola expects to close the transaction by the end of the month. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

Next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) technology will allow responders and the public to employ real-time text, images, video, and voice calls during emergencies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program recently awarded $997,526 to San Antonio, Texas,-based small business SecureLogix to secure that data against increased cyber threats.

Leonardo announced a partnership with Snam to develop innovation and safety products for the energy industry and a partnership with Tinexta to develop cybersecurity and digital trust products for industry.

Sepio Systems, a provider in zero-trust hardware access control (HAC), announced that the company will be expanding its partnership with Merlin Ventures, a strategic investor in emerging technologies, to deploy the company’s HAC-1 solution to U.S. federal agencies.