CHAPTER 3

The Growing Threat

We have seen how technology advances hold the promise to increase the quality of life, add convenience, improve productivity, and reduce cost. These advances have also resulted in our increased dependence on networks, and the associated technology and supporting infrastructure. Unfortunately, these advances are also producing threats that make our networks and technologies more vulnerable to disruption, which can sometimes last for days, weeks, and even months. Because networks and technology have become so entrenched in our lives and businesses, the likelihood that we could return to an earlier, simpler time, where we could continue to function without them is highly unlikely. We are functioning without a safety ...

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