Cyber-security - the case for hardened defences

摘要

While the former is wearily becoming accustomed to phishing attacks and the need to pay for defences against viruses and malware, the not infrequent headlines tell us of the more spectacular events, with power utilities closed down or banking systems compromised by hackers or criminals. We are urged to be more aware of our vulnerabilities and to remain alert in a world changing at a bewildering pace, to consider matters of resilience and the need for contingency planning, if the worst happens and our systems are compromised.