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Weak cyber defenses are exposing critical infrastructure — how enterprises can proactively thwart cunning attackers to protect us all
If businesses fail to up their cybersecurity game, the systems everyone relies on could face serious and devastating disruptions.
The strength of the U.S.’ critical infrastructure relies on solid digital defenses, and when businesses fail to secure their networks, they leave the entire country vulnerable to potentially devastating attacks. Recent breaches attributed to state-sponsored actors have exploited outdated telecommunications equipment and other legacy systems, revealing how complacency in updating technology can put national security in danger. For instance, last year’s hack of U.S. and international telecommunications companies exposed phone lines used by top officials and compromised data from systems for surveillance requests, threatening national security.
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