Slowing The Spread Of ‘Digital Pandemics’
Forbes October 18, 2024
Insights from Chris Dimitriadis, Chief Global Strategy Officer, ISACA.
Cyberattacks that cause havoc for individual businesses and their customers have, unfortunately, become common occurrences. The prospect of that damage impacting not only one company but many, rapidly spreading across industries and geographies, is increasingly becoming a realistic possibility for which cybersecurity professionals and business leaders must prepare.
The term “digital pandemic” has entered the lexicon—regrettably, with good reason. Digital pandemics spread fast, causing digital disruptions and potentially even threatening people’s physical well-being. As the world witnessed in the early stages of the Covid-19 health pandemic, a lack of preparedness for a widespread and fast-moving infection can result in staggering consequences.
The Impact And Causes Of A Digital Pandemic
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