Why our national sovereignty depends on cyber resilience
The article emphasizes the importance of cyber resilience for national sovereignty, particularly in the context of critical infrastructure. It highlights the vulnerabilities of Operational Technology systems that control essential services like energy and telecommunications. The increasing threat from cyber attacks, including those leveraging AI, poses significant risks to these systems and, by extension, to society as a whole.
- ▪Cyber resilience is crucial for maintaining national sovereignty alongside traditional defense capabilities.
- ▪Operational Technology systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to digitization and outdated technology.
- ▪AI is seen as a top data security threat, with many organizations recognizing its potential to exacerbate cyber risks.
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Pro Why our national sovereignty depends on cyber resilience Opinion By Mike Sewart published 21 May 2026 Threats do not respect organizational boundaries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter From our energy infrastructure, through to the systems responsible for our telecommunications, transport and utilities, a core set of services are essential to keeping our society running.World events have rightly put Britain’s defense capabilities under renewed attention, but our national sovereignty is…
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