{"product_id":"smart-cities-of-today-and-tomorrow-better-technology-infrastructure-and-security-paperback","title":"Smart Cities of Today and Tomorrow: Better Technology, Infrastructure and Security - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph N. Pelton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIndu B. Singh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHackers, cyber-criminals, Dark Web users, and techno-terrorists beware! This book should make you think twice about attempting to do your dirty work in the smart cities of tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScores of cities around the world have begun planning what are known as \"smart cities.\" These new or revamped urban areas use the latest technology to make the lives of residents easier and more enjoyable.They will have automated infrastructures such as the Internet of Things, \"the Cloud,\" automated industrial controls, electronic money, mobile and communication satellite systems, wireless texting and networking. With all of these benefits come new forms of danger, and so these cities will need many safeguards to prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eThis book explains the advantages of smart cities and how to design and operate one. Based on the practical experience of the authors in projects in the U.S. and overseas in Dubai, Malaysia, Brazil and India, it tells how such a city is planned and analyzes vital security concerns that must be addressed along the way.\u003cbr\u003eMost of us will eventually live in smart cities. What are the advantages and the latest design strategies for such ventures? What are the potential drawbacks? How will they change the lives of everyday citizens? This book offers a preview of our future and how you can help prepare yourself for the changes to come.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHackers, cyber-criminals, Dark Web users, and techno-terrorists beware! This book should make you think twice about attempting to do your dirty work in the smart cities of tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScores of cities around the world have begun planning what are known as \"smart cities.\" These new or revamped urban areas use the latest technology to make the lives of residents easier and more enjoyable.They will have automated infrastructures such as the Internet of Things, \"the Cloud,\" automated industrial controls, electronic money, mobile and communication satellite systems, wireless texting and networking. With all of these benefits come new forms of danger, and so these cities will need many safeguards to prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explains the advantages of smart cities and how to design and operate one. Based on the practical experience of the authors in projects in the U.S. and overseas in Dubai, Malaysia, Brazil and India, it tells howsuch a city is planned and analyzes vital security concerns that must be addressed along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost of us will eventually live in smart cities. What are the advantages and the latest design strategies for such ventures? What are the potential drawbacks? How will they change the lives of everyday citizens? This book offers a preview of our future and how you can help prepare yourself for the changes to come.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndu B. Singh, Ph.D., is currently Vice President of Los Alamos Technical Associates (LATA) and head of its Washington, D.C. Operations. He also serves as Executive Director of LATA's Global Institute for Security Training (GIST). Dr. Singh is considered a pioneer in the designing and implementing smart cities and safe cities around the world as well as urban security. He has published several books on communications, IT systems, and security and is a former faculty member of Rutgers University. Further, Dr. Singh is a former Strategic Director for James Martin and Associates, a global information engineering corporation. Dr. Singh is a recognized expert on solution engineering, health IT, cyber security, and public safety.\u003cbr\u003eJoseph N. Pelton, Ph.D., is the principal of Pelton Consulting International. He is the former Dean and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the International Space University and Director Emeritus of the Space and Advanced Communications Research Institute (SACRI) at George Washington University. Dr. Pelton was the founder of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation and remains as the Vice Chairman on its Board of Directors. He was also the founding President of the Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI) and has been recognized in the SSPI Hall of Fame. He is on the Advisory Board of the World Future Society and frequently speaks and writes as a futurist. Additionally, Dr. Pelton is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics, an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and a Fellow of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS).\u003cbr\u003eBoth Dr. Pelton and Dr. Singh are well noted from their past writing, lecturing around the world, and professional experience. Together they have lectured in over 30 countries, written over 50 books, and been nominated for and received many awards in writing (including a Pulitzer Prize nomination) and in business and urban planning. In 2015, the coauthors published \u003ci\u003eDigital Defense: A Cybersecurity Primer \u003c\/i\u003ewith Springer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71434072752381,"sku":"9783319958217","price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/MEyMKNFC_U9783319958217.webp?v=1790790651","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/smart-cities-of-today-and-tomorrow-better-technology-infrastructure-and-security-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}