In recent years, some in the cyber world recognize that there is a lot to learn from the biological world when protecting systems against viruses.
Now, the corona pandemic presents an opportunity for the medical world to learn something from the cyber world.
I believe we can gain insights by reviewing the medical strategies selected by various countries and viewing them through the lens of cyber strategies.
Let’s begin by recognizing that cybersecurity is built in layers. There is no one magic solution or layer that can prevent all possible attacks.
Furthermore, it is impossible to protect everything for all eternity. Computers will be attacked, information will be stolen, and activity will be interrupted. It has already been accepted in the business world that it is not possible to maintain an extremely high level of protection, while at the same time enabling a business to run at its required pace.
A compromise must always be found, and risks managed. Extremely high levels of security are possible, but this will give rise to a situation where work may grind to a halt. Businesses accept that by running freely, they expose themselves to various levels of cyber…
