Author: Tyler Brooks P.E

Tyler Brooks P.E. brings a distinctive engineering perspective to technology journalism, blending rigorous technical analysis with practical industry insights honed through years of hands-on system integration work. His expertise spans industrial computing ecosystems, automation architectures, and the convergence of IoT with legacy industrial systems, offering readers a unique vantage point on how emerging technologies transform physical operations. Drawing from field experience across multiple sectors, he specializes in demystifying complex technological shifts while maintaining professional engineering standards in his technical assessments.
CybersecurityPolicy

UK Cyberattacks Surge 50% as NCSC Reports Critical Incidents Rising Dramatically

The National Cyber Security Centre reveals serious cyberattacks have increased 50% in the past year, with officials tackling nationally significant incidents every other day. Ransomware and state-level threats from China and Russia drive the surge, prompting urgent calls for improved cyber-resilience.

Serious cyberattacks targeting UK organizations have surged by 50% in the past year, with security officials now handling nationally significant incidents more than every other day according to alarming new data from the National Cyber Security Centre. The dramatic escalation in threats comes as society’s increasing dependence on technology creates more vulnerabilities for criminal groups and state actors to exploit.

Alarming Statistics on Cyber Incident Response

by Tyler Brooks P.E
PolicySoftware Guides

Instagram Implements PG-13 Content Default for Teen Safety with Enhanced Parental Controls

Instagram is rolling out major safety updates for teen accounts, automatically restricting content to PG-13 standards and implementing stronger parental controls. The changes include Limited Content filters and AI conversation restrictions to protect underage users globally.

In a significant move for teen online safety, Instagram is implementing PG-13 content restrictions by default for all users under 18, alongside enhanced parental controls and AI conversation limitations. The social media platform, owned by Meta, is taking these measures to protect underage users from exposure to harmful content including extreme violence, sexual nudity, and graphic depictions of recreational drug use according to recent analysis of teen protection needs.

Instagram’s New PG-13 Content Default Settings

by Tyler Brooks P.E
ComputingInfrastructure

Khazna Data Centers Announces Major 1GW Expansion Across Middle East and Europe

UAE-based Khazna Data Centers has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its operational capacity by over 1GW across the Middle East and Europe. The expansion includes new facilities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Egypt, supported by a $2.6 billion financing facility from Abu Dhabi banks.

Khazna Data Centers, the UAE’s leading data center operator, has announced a massive 1GW expansion strategy that will significantly increase its footprint across the Middle East and Europe over the next five years. The ambitious growth plan comes as global demand for AI infrastructure reaches unprecedented levels, positioning Khazna as a key enabler of digital transformation across multiple continents.

Strategic Expansion Across Key Markets

by Tyler Brooks P.E