Cybersecurity is a growing concern for government entities. As the world becomes more digital, securing information online becomes a necessity. GIS and cybersecurity applied together, can benefit almost any organization.
There have been more and more cyber-attacks in the past few months, than in the past few years. These attacks are happening more frequently, reaching higher profiles, and becoming bigger threats. An example of these threats can be seen with the recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline or the JBS’s beef plants’ cyber-attack. With cryptocurrency on the rise and more of life being moved to the cloud, it is becoming a necessity to protect oneself online. Fortunately, there are many ways to implement cybersecurity. When applied together, GIS and cybersecurity can benefit data networks and protect essential infrastructure.
Location Intelligence Enhances Cybersecurity
GIS and spatial analytics can allow experts to pinpoint where cyberattacks are coming from and predict future attacks. In other words, these security experts are mapping cybersecurity threats.
Infrastructure data, such as a digital twin of a country’s electrical grid, can provide a map of the digital network and show where connections are made. This data can allow security specialists to see where attacks could be imminent.
If cybersecurity experts are able to determine a pattern to cyber-attacks, predict where the cyber-attacks are to take place, and use this location intelligence to make recommendations to enhance cybersecurity, then GIS and cybersecurity can be essential when applied together.
Blockchain, GIS, and Cybersecurity
Blockchain technology allows for decentralized data. This technology can simultaneously update and share a specific block of data in an encrypted secure environment. Blockchain application has become more popular with use cases such as cryptocurrency. Also, blockchain has been applied within spatial technologies for monitoring Earth observation and satellite communications.
The digital world relies on cybersecurity to safeguard personal information, business data, and government operations. Ensuring our crucial infrastructure continues to function, applying advanced technologies such as blockchain, and adopting location intelligence can all ensure higher protection when applied with GIS and cybersecurity.
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Written by: Valerie Stephen with the Experts at GeoTel