Heather Vescent 5/28/19 Heather Vescent 5/28/19

Ask A [cybersecurity] Futurist

Question: How can we change the "rules in the game" and make it less interesting to use the internet for attacks on organisations and societies including democracy. We will never "win the game" if we are forced to play defense 24/7, 365 days per year. How do we change the incentives for attackers?

A: From understanding hacker motivations like money, espionage, and the thrill of the con, to exploring non-tech solutions that disrupt criminal business models, the answer challenges one to transform cybersecurity from a reactive battle to a proactive strategy. Can economic solutions, better employment opportunities, and global cooperation shift the balance in our favor? Read on.