Three Signals Of Secure Roadways Infrastructure
Cisco News, Thursday, July 20,2023
Less traffic congestion. Lower carbon emissions. Fewer injuries and fatalities. Higher quality of life. These are among the promises of modernized roadways infrastructure and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). These outcomes are made possible through investments in connected equipment ranging from traffic signal controllers and weather stations to cameras, variable message signs and pedestrian detectors.
Whether installed throughout a city or an even larger jurisdiction, these devices must be implemented, maintained and operated across hundreds of square miles. Keeping track of them can be challenging. Enabling technicians and authorized third parties to remotely perform routine maintenance or troubleshoot issues across diverse, dispersed environments is key to maintaining uptime and controlling costs.
It's also essential to another form of safety: cybersecurity. Without proper protection, any device in a connected roadways infrastructure could become a weak link - falling prey to pranksters, hackers or simple user error.
What does it take to address cybersecurity across a vast roadways infrastructure? We just published a solution overview to highlight the key capabilities you should implement. Whether you're just creating a roadmap or are well on your way, look for these'signals' of effective cybersecurity.