Denver, CO – Stealth-ISS Group® Inc. (Stealth-ISS) a leading global provider of cybersecurity, risk and compliance and Sprout Technology Group LLC (Sprout), an IT solutions provider with a history of providing managed IT and cybersecurity services, held a joint panel on Smart Cities at the recent Smart Cities Connect Conference held in Denver from May 16 to 18, 2023. The conference served as a platform for industry leaders and experts to exchange insights and best practices for the development and implementation of smart city initiatives.
Stealth-ISS and Sprout proudly contributed to a panel discussion titled “From Cities, to Smart Cities, to Cognitive Cities: Lessons Learned from Smart City Builds.” The panel session featured Robert Davies, CEO of Stealth-ISS, Dasha Deckwerth, CISO & President of Stealth-ISS and Travis Woods, CIO of Sprout. The panelists shared expertise from past Smart City projects where topics ranged from big data implications, de-risking smart city projects, with attention to citizen data protection and privacy.
The Panel
Together, the panelists shared their experiences, insights, and best practices for designing and implementing successful smart city projects. By recounting their firsthand experiences, the panelists provided valuable lessons on the challenges and successes associated with the deployment of smart city initiatives. For instance, Travis Woods pointed out that “Cities are adding IoT sensors and data-generating devices at an alarming rate, which requires experienced management and security.” Robert Davies indicated that “Through collaborative efforts with industry partners, government entities, and engaged citizens, our mission is to develop and implement smart city solutions that empower communities while respecting individual privacy rights”.
Why?
In the wake of cities becoming increasingly connected and data-driven, the issue of data privacy and security has emerged as a complex and pressing concern. Robert summed this up in one sentence: “Smart Cities are a patchwork quilt of solutions, joined by data”. In other words, Smart Cities rely on interconnected sensors, devices, and systems to collect and analyze vast amounts of data, including personal information about residents such as their location, behaviors, and preferences.
“Ensuring data privacy and security in smart cities is a critical area that needs to be addressed, not just for privacy reasons for the citizens but also because of internal and external threats. Without a doubt, damaged, wrong, or changed data can have a catastrophic impact on life and safety,” continued Dasha Deckwerth, who was managing the Disaster Recovery and Security on Abu Dhabi Safe City Project in the Untired Arab Emirates.
What’s Next?
For these reasons, both Stealth-ISS and Sprout remain committed to driving innovation in Smart City initiatives globally. With this in mind, they will conduct various webinars and speaking engagements for the purpose of delving further into the challenges. The companies will also share know-how around data privacy and security, intelligent and cognitive cities and projects, not to mention the technologies and risks around designing and building cities and ecosystems.
About Us
Stealth-ISS Group® Inc.
Stealth-ISS Group® Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Tampa, FL., is a privately-owned Women-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing Information Technology Security Consulting with main focus on security, regulatory compliance and risk management. The services are delivered as Cybersecurity Consulting and Audit, Professional Cybersecurity for project and tool implementation and configurations as well as Managed Security Services including 24/7 Security Operations and Incident Response.
Stealth-ISS is on the GSA Schedule 70 including all Cyber (HACS) SINs, has a NATO BOA, and a candidate C3PAO CMMC company with a mission to deliver high quality service to its clients. Stealth-ISS was listed on Inc.500 list in 2018 and 2019 and placed in the Top10 on the VET50 list in 2019.
Website: www.stealth-iss.com
Sprout Technology Group, LLC
Sprout Technology Group, LLC is a woman-owned business, headquartered in Troy, Michigan and serves clients globally with innovative managed IT services, staff augmentation and tier 1 resale.
For more information about the company and its services, visit www.getsprout.com.
