Attack Vectors: The History of Cybersecurity

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M. HaberAttack Vectorshttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-1709-0_15

15. It’s Not If, But When

Morey Haber¹  

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Heathrow, Lake Mary, FL, USA

 

At any given time, any organization could become the victim of a cybersecurity breach. It’s a matter of when—not if—it will happen. The Internet has revolutionized businesses, innovation, and commerce, but it has also evolved into a battlefield where cyberattacks are not merely probable; they are inevitable. For organizations, a mentality change is required from “we will never be breached” to “when a breach happens, how should we respond and to whom?” The emphasis on an honest discussion about disclosure subsequent to ...