Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society
Refers to the three core principles of cybersecurity that helps organizations protect their information assets by ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability for authorized individuals. It is a key component of ISO 27001, a global standard for information security management (Irwin, 2023)
Critical Infrastructure Systems encompass a variety of facilities, systems and assets that are indispensable for the smooth functioning of society and the economy. These systems are typically categorized into four main sectors: transportation, energy, water and telecommunications. Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure Systems is paramount to ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential facilities and services while defending against evolving threats and potential attacks. One key aspect of critical Infrastructure protection is the utilization of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) applications.
THE HUMAN FACTOR IN CYBER SECURITY
As the Chief Information Officer (CISO) of a company, it is my responsibility to protect our company’s digital assets against evolving sophisticated cyber threats. However, I must undertake this task within the constraints of my limited budget, where every expense must be properly priortized and justified. In my role I must decide how best to manage our resources: invest in employee training or acquire more cybersecurity technology. This write-up will examine the decisions and compromises involved in finding the right balance between these two critical aspects of cybersecurity defense.