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As of 2022, 60% of the world’s gross domestic product depended on digital technologies. Hence, many leaders worry about the possible impact of a “catastrophic cyber incident.” The crucial issue, cyber experts Chris Hughes and Nikki Robinson say, is managing your digital systems’ vulnerability to attack. Digital vulnerability emerged as a concern in US Department of Defense studies in the 1970s and is a daily issue now. In today’s internet saturated business environment, people and organizations need to manage their digital vulnerability in advance of any problem or attack – just ask the US car dealerships who struggled through a calamitous, summer 2024 ransomware attack.
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About the Authors
Chris Hughes, MBA, is an adjunct professor for MS Cybersecurity programs and a co-founder and President at Aquia. Nikki Robinson, MS, DSc, teaches graduate courses at Capitol Technology University and Touro College.
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