How should we approach the development of cyber-policy and -infrastructure given the “short arm” of predictive knowledge?
As time progresses, so does the need for new cyber policy and infrastructure. This can be a difficult task, however, due to the fact that technology is rapidly changing every day. The landscape of the IoT looks completely different now than it did even ten years ago. Personal phones are faster and have more processing power and computers, in some form, are just about anywhere you go. Since things are changing so rapidly and it is difficult to know what the future will bring, how do we establish new policies and make plans for new infrastructure? While it may never to be fully caught up with technology in those regards, there are steps that can be taken to make consistent improvements. It all starts and ends with the consumer base. Consumers should demand changes and give their input on future policies regarding policy. Consumers should also stay informed when it comes to matters of security. If consumers are knowledgeable about what they are actually buying into, it makes the system as a whole better.
How does cyber technology impact interactions between offenders and victims?
Cyber technology has been both a blessing and a curse to society. On one hand, friends and family members are able to keep in touch over great distances faster and better than ever before. However, this is a double-edged sword. With the introduction of new technology, cyber bullying, cyber stalking, and other predatorial behaviors have been able to grow on the internet. Offenders have a direct link to their victims. Before modern technology, a victim could escape and sequester to feel safe and secure. Now, they are only a few victims away from their offenders. With that being said, big tech and social media organizations have gone to great efforts to stop a lot of those behaviors and offer ways for victims to better safeguard themselves. Most laws in the United States, however, are still significantly behind the times in that regard.