The lessons of COVID-19 apply to cybersecurity, too, and we must learn them

To enact meaningful change, we should follow the lead of recent public health strategies that, if implemented correctly, can lead to bold action on cybersecurity.

The fight against cybercrime started well before the pandemic, but has grown in importance. By adopting a spirit of partnership and working together for the good of society and the economy, the public and private sectors can take the necessary measures to mitigate the risk of criminal cyber activity, writes Derek Manky. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY DEREK MANKY

July 13, 2020

As security experts know, one of the biggest areas of risk is simple human nature. Consider that it was accepted wisdom that a global pandemic was a matter of when, not if. But in the face of so many competing, pressing, or timely priorities, it’s hardly surprising that pandemic planning sat at th...

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