The digital revolution shows no signs of slowing down as critical infrastructure sectors and other industries adopt new technologies. The scope of what needs to be protected has grown as a result of digital threats to defense systems and the critical infrastructure that supports the wider economy: hardware, code, power grids, data, communications, and all the gateways that connect a contemporary weapon system.
The new battlefield is digital and often cannot be seen or heard; Modern warfare does not rely only on conventional weapons and defense systems.
Critical infrastructure is becoming an increasingly susceptible target on the digital battlefield rather than physical damage. Countries are investing more in their own intrusion detection systems. Nation-state hacker organizations will have additional opportunities to exploit businesses and key infrastructure as more computing and control are pushed to the edge.
If an adversary can use hacking software to take control of a power grid, industrial line, or nuclear submarine, the consequences can be just as deadly as in conventional warfare.
Security at the edge
Since cyber-attacks have grown so common, governments are emphasizing the importance of including cybersecurity in more policies. However, security teams can no longer afford to be solemn; ransomware attacks are becoming more prevalent, and security teams need to build greater resilience to secure the devices they work within the present.
Full Article: Strategies for Securing Critical Infrastructure in the Digital Battleground
