When developing cyber-policy and framing infrastructure, we must understand what threats are faced. Most technology is developed with the intention that it will be used for the greater good. In the past science and the advancement of technology have developed without fully understanding the capabilities of what has been created. A good example of this was the splitting of the atom in the 1930s. Granted there is no doubt that this benefited humanity in the means of harvesting energy but witnessing the aftermath of the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many ethical questions were raised about whether the technology was harnessed for the right purposes.
Developing a good cyber policy must take into consideration that the tools given to people can be used in ways not intended. When social media first started to become mainstream it was not taken into consideration that social media had on mental health. Addiction to social media, or electronic devices in general, was a problem the creators most likely did not consider. Cyber Bullying and the welfare of our youth have also been 2 challenges that face these platforms.
Technologies created in the past are now shown to have long-standing repercussions that affect our environment. When creating cyber-policy, the effects your business has on the environment and society must be taken into consideration. Adaptability to the ever-changing world of technology needs to be considered as well. You can not think of your policy in a sense of “If we get breached” but from an approach of “When we get breached”. As technology evolves, so do the sophisticated techniques used by people with self interest in mind. Planning your infrastructure to not only be suitable now but can scale with your future needs is imperative.