Journal #13

The phrase “short arm of predictive knowledge” refers to the limited understanding we have of current cybersecurity policies and infrastructures. I believe it suggests that even though we have some interpretation as to what the future holds, our ability to predict how it will turn out would not be as accurate. According to an article by UTICA University, cyber policy “regulates all aspects of digital data exchange, including internet, data privacy and network usage”. Cyber infrastructure is connected with the responsibilities of enforcing the cyber policies. A definition by Indiana University says that cyber infrastructure “consists of computing systems, data storage systems, advanced instruments and data repositories… all linked by high speed networks to make possible scholarly innovation and discoveries not otherwise possible”. It is important because it allows balance between what can and can not be done on the internet. When it comes down to making cyber policies and infrastructures, we should approach the development by being able to adapt with whatever is thrown at us. Given certain situations, it would be important to improve and change policies as needed. This is because we would not always be able to predict the future and change it according to our inferences. Things policy makers can do to create efficient policies is updating them on a regular basis in order to make sure that they are relevant to the cyber risks that are experienced. Keeping cyber infrastructures updated as well would also be important because it is the foundation of how people do things online. This includes communication, and stored information. Doing research and finding out what new trends are emerging could help us stay ahead of cyber threats and create better policies and infrastructures for all. With new technology and tools it would make it easier for us to predict future threats more successfully.

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