How should we approach the development of cyber-policy and -infrastructure given the “short arm” of predictive knowledge? Journal 13

We as humans cannot predict the future. We can use knowledge and history to help imagine the future to come. However, when it comes to the cyber world, it is a whole different ball game. Technology is rapidly evolving, and changing everyday. A cyber policy implemented last quarter may need to be updated to keep up with all the constant threats that exist in cyberspace. When addressing cyber policies, or anything related to cyberspace for that matter, we should think of the word “temporary”. Hardware and software gets old, and needs to be updated and replaced to keep everything up and running properly. In addition, cyber policies will most likely need to adapt as technology advances, or they will become obsolete or ineffective. For example, many cyber policies were drafted due to social media such as Tiktok at the federal level. Many people would have never expected such legislation to arise. However, cyberspace is not predictable. We can not act as if we can control everything that happens in cyberspace, because we simply cannot. In regards to critical infrastructure, using cyber methods should be done with extreme caution. As mentioned in the previous SCADA systems post, many critical infrastructure industries fell victim to a multitude of cyber attacks due to outdated equipment. With society becoming more reliant on technology, the need for securing such infrastructure should be considered. We cannot get complacent in terms of security. Cyberspace changes all of the time, so it is important to be ready and willing to change when the time comes, because it most definitely will. If organizations can quickly adapt and be proactive, then they will be far ahead of an organization that is more reactive when it comes time to change. The proactive organization always has the mindset of change on their mind, and they are not afraid to take action. In addition, we can use predictive knowledge to our advantage in regards to cyberspace. Quite simply, we know new threats will arrive, so we need to be ready to fight them, and change at the ready.

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