The Dark Side of Innovation: Seeing the Whole Picture
Whether you're optimistic or pessimistic about technology, one thing remains true: every technological innovation comes with potential risks.
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When AI arrived, many celebrated the big wins, but with those benefits came deepfakes and opportunities for abuse. For instance, cloud computing offered flexibility and scale, but it also introduced tenant compromises, sprawl, and an ever-expanding attack surface. IANS Faculty Wolfgang Goerlich points out that this pattern repeats with every major technology shift. There is a clear benefits, but there is also always a downside.
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Often, vendors and organization put the primary focus on the positive spin and move forward by building business cases, buying tools, and deploying them. But at the same time, the potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the technology are overlooked. The duality of technology—benefits and risks—is why cybersecurity exists.
The goal is to deal with the downside of innovative technologies upfront so that businesses can enjoy the benefits with less risk. Technology isn't slowing down, and the technology debt won't disappear, but by recognizing the potential risks associated with innovation, cybersecurity leaders can better manage those risks and help organizations embrace innovation.
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