Cybersecurity for Next-Generation Connectivity Systems--Rethinking Digital Architectures to Safeguard the Next Generation From Cybersecurity Breaches
This paper outlines the reasons why next-generation architecture is needed that can protect technology, systems, networks, and data in a dynamic risk environment. Although the Internet is integral to the flow of information across the globe and national boundaries, it was not built for the highly sensitive, critical data we…
DIITA-Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Workstream White Paper - Gender and Technology: The Case of the Energy Sector
Energy policy is often formulated in a gender-neutral manner; that is, it is assumed by policy makers that women and men use and benefit equally from current energy systems. However, research shows that energy policy is, in fact, gender blind--policies are incorrectly considered neutral by policy makers since they ignore…
IEEE Conformity Assessment Program (ICAP)—IEEE Industry Roundtable Meeting—Interoperability And Cybersecurity for IoT-Enabled Sensor Devices
This white paper examines the biggest interoperability and cybersecurity issues facing the IoT-enabled sensors and makes recommendations to remedy them. In addition, it proposes a plan to enable the sensor market to take advantage of IoT capabilities. A draft version of this white paper served as supporting material for the…
Landscape and Ecosystem: Mapping of Key Initiatives Supporting Resilient Education Systems
Since the onset of COVID-19, various coalitions, alliances, and collaborations are addressing the global education crisis. However, gaps existing in the education ecosystem are found to be unevenly addressed. The issues related to safety, security, privacy and mental health of education stakeholders, especially, marginalized groups, are found to have lesser…
Overview and Insight: Resilience Across the Education Ecosystem During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the education crisis during restrictions of COVID-19 pandemic, continuation of education was carried out through broadcasting and digital technologies. However, the majority of children around the world are seen to not have access to such technology. For those who have access to technology and devices, education delivery…
Overview and Insight: Performance of Digital Health Systems During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite promising collaborative initiatives to develop principles, standards, and guidelines to help late adopters of digital health and developing nations catch up, policymakers are struggling to adopt and integrate digital technologies to their domestic health systems. With a large and growing selection of digital tools available, it is a challenge…
Mapping of Key Digital Health Initiatives Building Resilience for Current and Future Pandemics
It is important to leverage best practices from the ongoing crisis for strengthening health-care resilience in order to withstand future crises. However, with a large and growing selection of digital tools available, it is a challenge for countries to know what tools are both available and important and which tools…
Comparative Analysis: Existing Digital Health Standards, Guidelines, and Toolkits for Pandemic Response
This report highlights the urgent need for a holistic approach that considers all aspects of the digital health ecosystem, and the importance of multidisciplinary and multilevel (local to global) collaborations to strengthen and sustain healthcare resilience.