As cable modems proliferate, the hackers have found rich fields to plow. Location isn t key in hacking, Beck says, adding it can come from almost anywhere, from the neighborhood to another country. Cable introduces a new set of vulnerabilities. But when working with security, nothing is ever guaranteed, Davoust sayss, adding it s only a matter of prevention that can come down to cost versus risk. The National Cable Television Center and Museum is preparing for a soft opening late this year and a doubling of staff to bring it fully operational in 2002.
Ongoing construction includes dry-walling, painting and woodworking.
One of the biggest remaining components is a terrazo map of the world going into the Center s Great Hall. The current schedule is to move in staff in August, open to the public for special events in winter 2001 and then host a grand opening for the industry in early 2002. By then the Cable Center s staff should number about 40, or double its current size, Riker says. Recent personnel moves include the selection of James O Brien as president and chief executive officer. The former president of Jones Intercable, O Brien replaces Marvin Jones, who served in an interim capacity since 1999.