As I attend the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in London I have been thinking a lot about how critical national infrastructure (CNI) (or critical infrastructure) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the functioning and security of a nation.
Whether it’s energy, transportation, water, healthcare, or finance, these systems are able to run smoothly because they are all interconnected. But because of this, they are also part of an attack surface that’s constantly expanding and prone to data breaches, ransomware, supply chain attacks, and zero-day vulnerabilities.
A key stat in the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook found that 91% of cyber leaders believe that a far-reaching, catastrophic cyber event is at least somewhat likely in the next two years. Critical infrastructure is the backbone of society; and for society to function, the public needs to trust that these services and institutions are safe.
Technological advancements also mean vulnerabilities
The rapid evolution of technology has led to the integration of digital systems into critical infrastructure, which can boost efficiency and effectiveness. However, this integration has also…
