The comic book “Internet of Things” is a nice information package illustrating the Internet of Things (IOT) concept.
Currently there are 3 versions (editions):
To summarize, the business edition cover states:
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The most important Information Security Management standard has been updated.
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There is a new EU Directive 2013/40/EU, which defines following as offences:
Transposition: Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 4 September 2015.
It is an update of the earlier Directive 2005/222/JHA.
Implementation: Member States shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this Framework Decision by 16 March 2007
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Often referred as “SANS Twenty Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense“, is a collection of controls which are believed to have the greatest impact in improving risk posture against real-world threats.
There is no shortcut or “miracle medicin” when it comes to information security. However, it is good to know this material as supporting information, and it is worth to browse through the material.
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Open Street Map (OSM) provides opportunity for anyone to create and update maps. Especially if you are using OSM based maps, for example Mapnik in the Maverick for GPS tracking etc. GPX Editor tool can be used before uploading GPX tracks. Note, uploading is optional (not required).
Example
Local school building and roundabout has been build in the neighbourhood.
The map before updates:
And the map after updates:
Note: It might take one day to get the maps updated on the other zoom levels.
In the edit mode, one can see the satellite picture as background. It is also possible to show your track (GPX file), see background menu and “Local GPX file” option.
Note: There is a desktop editor as well, called JOSM Java Open StreetMap Editor, which someone might find usefull.
GPX Editor is an open source tool for editing your GPX files. For example those GPX files recorded by Maverick.
Plus:
Minus:
Note: I’m using this before posting tracks into Open Street Map .
Android Device Manager is a new function in Android to be able to locate your phone. It should work for android 2.2 and up.
After login to device manager https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager, one can see the latest location of the phone or tablet.
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