Cybersecurity risk between the United States, a highly developed nation, compared to a third world country, Somalia in this case would lack technological infrastructures and resources, which would show severe discrepancies. These differences vary from technological infrastructure, environment, economy, and cybersecurity expertise. Down below, I will be discussing such points.
1. Technology Infrastructure:
The United States has advance technological infrastructure which includes high-speed connections, widespread internet access, and advanced IT systems. In comparison to Somalia, it struggles to have reliable internet, internet access is limited, and finally they lack behind technology compared to the United States.
2. Regulatory Environment:
The United States has high standards when it comes to cybersecurity which includes NIST Cybersecurity framework and HIPAA just to name a few, which are in place to protect personal data. When it comes to Somalia, it lacks stringent regulations and standards which makes it easier for cyber threats to appear.
3. Economic Disparities:
The economy in the United States is so rich in comparison to Somalia. The US has plenty of resources to invest in cybersecurity measures, research, and development. In contrast to Somalia, it will struggle with finding resources to make their cybersecurity stronger.
4. Cybersecurity Expertise:
The United States has plenty of cybersecurity experts and are well-trained to defend against cybersecurity threats. In comparison to Somalia, it will be facing shortages of skilled cybersecurity professionals which makes it challenging to defend from cyber threats.
In conclusion, the risk of cybersecurity in the United States is very different in comparison to a third-world country like Somalia. While the United States may have more complex and advanced challenges, they have plenty of cybersecurity professionals that can tackle such tasks. However, Somalia may not face as complex challenges, they struggle to develop infrastructures which would help develop more skilled cybersecurity professionals.