Journal #13

The development of cyber-policy and infrastructure is a challenging task, especially given the rapidly evolving nature of technology and the “short arm” of predictive knowledge. The short arm of predictive knowledge refers to the idea that we cannot always predict what new technologies or cyber threats may emerge in the future. Not knowing what may come creates more difficulties when making policies and an infrastructure that can effectively protect against all potential cyber threats. So, with the unknown, it is important to take a multi-factored approach should collaborate between government agencies, private sector organizations, and academic institutions to identify emerging cyber threats and develop effective strategies for addressing them. It’s important to ensure everyone is on the same terms of understanding, this approach also allows all parties to voice problems or opinions that may concern them. Then allow for certain guidelines and policies for a base level of cybersecurity, including creating policies around data protection, access control, and incident response that can be applied across different sectors and industries. Newer technology or ones that have yet to be discovered or invented are hard to plan around and for. Researching and having an understanding allow the policies to be more fitting for the roles that they take. Investing in research and development of new technologies and cybersecurity solutions, to support things such as academic institutions and other private sectors that may be developing new cybersecurity tools. All to be better prepared and understand more to keep people safe. With technology always changing and being created it is impactive that the policies are reviewed and remains relevant to the technology. We shouldn’t wait for the newest technology to come out and be used for some time and then make rules and policies on it. The recent TIKTOK news comes to mind, they know about this technology and even use this technology. So why is it that only TIKTOK remains under pressure, and they seem to want to change the rules around now that the policymakers seek to benefit?

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