by Vance Tan | Sep 7, 2016 | Digital communications
Abstract There has been a concerted effort in recent years to undertake more strategic, long-term, and cross- sector assessment of national infrastructure. This paper reflects on the assessment of fixed broadband within the recent National Needs Assessment, which aims...
by Vance Tan | Apr 14, 2016 | Digital communications
Abstract As digital connectivity becomes ever more integral to the global economy, companies and individuals become more exposed to vulnerabilities in the cyber system. Governments, in particular, are increasingly concerned about the threat to their economies posed by...
by Vance Tan | May 30, 2014 | Digital communications
Abstract Public policy requires public support, which in turn implies a need to enable the public not just to understand policy but also to be engaged in its development. Where complex science and technology issues are involved in policy making, this takes time, so it...
by Vance Tan | May 13, 2014 | Digital communications
Abstract This paper is based on the initial ideas of a research proposal which will investigate SCADA failures in physical infrastructure systems. The results will be used to develop a new notation to help risk assessment using dependable computing concepts. SCADA...
by Vance Tan | Mar 27, 2014 | Digital communications
Abstract The UK’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure sector has considerably evolved in the past decade as firms and consumers have required increased digital connectivity. The speed of technical change in both the supply of ICT...
by Vance Tan | Oct 3, 2013 | Digital communications
Abstract Premier Li Keqiang recently stressed at the World Economic Forum that structural economic reform is pivotal if China is to achieve a sustainable economic growth trajectory. China evidently needs to balance its economy to avoid overreliance on its...
