War is the Enemy: An Open Letter to Digital Citizens
Along the de facto border between India and Pakistan lies Kargil, a small district in Kashmir, where, 21 years ago, an armed conflict led to horrible bloodshed.
Along the de facto border between India and Pakistan lies Kargil, a small district in Kashmir, where, 21 years ago, an armed conflict led to horrible bloodshed.
From Australian wildfires to international marches for racial justice to a global pandemic, 2020 will be remembered as a year full of world-shifting events.
Even under normal circumstances (any year pre-2020), sticking to a resolution is no easy feat.
It seems that in recent months cyberwarfare has finally broken through to the general consciousness.
In December 1903, the Wright Brothers accomplished something that would fundamentally change the way that humans travel across the Earth. They proved that sustained powered flight was possible. On that day, humanity realized that we are not meant to be bound to this Earth—we are destined for the skies.
In recent years, nation-sponsored cyberattack targets have included governments, critical infrastructure, medical facilities, and private businesses throughout the world. Governments have struggled to reach an international “rules of the road” agreement that would clearly define parameters for nation-backed online hostilities.
It was 3 a.m. on a Friday, and I was forcing myself to stay awake. You may be thinking, why was I doing this? I was participating in a challenge called Thriving Online, a four-day global expedition-style event where students from across the world work together to address a societal problem.
October 29 is International Internet Day, marking the day in 1969 when the first Internet transmission was sent from one computer to another.
Working towards peace in the year 2020, and beyond, must span both the physical and digital worlds. That’s beginning to come across in views of the international community.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time for everyone to take a moment to brush up on their cyber hygiene to protect themselves from online threats.