As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of a publicly traded company, ensuring the availability of our systems is critical not only for operational continuity but also for maintaining investor confidence and compliance with regulatory requirements. Here are several key protections I would implement:

Redundant Systems and Infrastructure
 Redundancy minimizes the impact of hardware failures or outages. This includes setting up failover systems, load balancing, and using geographically diverse data centers to ensure that if one location goes down, services can continue uninterrupted.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
A robust disaster recovery plan ensures that we can quickly recover from incidents like natural disasters or cyberattacks. Regular testing of BCP through drills and simulations will help prepare the team for real scenarios.

Regular Backup Procedures
   – Implementing regular automated backups of critical data ensures that we can restore systems to a recent state in the event of data corruption, ransomware attacks, or accidental deletions. Off-site storage is also essential to protect against local disasters.

DDoS Protection
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can cripple our services. Implementing DDoS mitigation solutions, such as traffic scrubbing and rate limiting, helps absorb and mitigate these attacks before they impact service availability.

By implementing these protections, we can ensure that our systems remain available and resilient against various threats, safeguarding our business operations and stakeholder trust.

Cyber technology has significantly increased opportunities for workplace deviance by providing new tools and platforms for unethical behavior. Employees can misuse company resources, such as accessing sensitive data for personal gain or using work devices for non-work activities. Social media and communication tools enable cyberbullying or harassment, which can go unnoticed in remote or hybrid work environments. Additionally, the anonymity of technology makes it easier to commit acts like time theft, data breaches, or sabotage. These challenges highlight the need for clear policies, monitoring systems, and a strong ethical culture to minimize workplace deviance in the digital age.

When developing cyber-policy and infrastructure in light of the “short arm” of predictive knowledge, we should prioritize flexibility, adaptability, and resilience. Predictive knowledge in technology is limited, as rapid advancements often outpace our ability to foresee long-term consequences. Policies should therefore be designed to evolve with emerging threats and innovations, incorporating regular reviews and updates.

Proactive risk assessments and scenario planning can help anticipate potential issues, even with limited foresight. Emphasizing ethical considerations in policy development ensures that decisions balance progress with societal values. Lastly, fostering collaboration between governments, industries, and academics can create a diverse knowledge base to address unforeseen challenges effectively.