With the increasing complexity of the online realm, the distinction between national security and cybersecurity is becoming increasingly blurred.
With the increasing complexity of the online realm, the distinction between national security and cybersecurity is becoming increasingly blurred. Recent measures such as cyber sanctions and intelligence initiatives indicate a landscape where malicious software and misinformation are wielded as instruments in international relations. Each cyber assault now carries broader geopolitical ramifications. Authorities are encountering novel, unforeseen dangers that cannot be combated with traditional strategies.
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.