TECHNOLOGY
Cyber Magazine speaks with experts to discuss the complex challenges and strategies in safeguarding the defence sector against cyber threats
WRITTEN BY : MARCUS LAW
At a time where the lines between the digital realm and physical warfare are becoming increasingly blurred , the role of cybersecurity in the defence sector has never been more critical .
This month Cyber Magazine speaks with a number of industry experts – Bernard Montel of Tenable , Mark Hughes from DXC Technology , Lauri Almann of CybExer Technologies and Elliott Wilkes at Advanced Cyber Defence Systems — each of whom offer an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted challenges and evolving strategies in fortifying the defence sector against cyber threats .
The need for cybersecurity in defence “ The defence industry is not the image of the armed forces that comes to mind ,” begins Bernard Montel , Technical Director of EMEA for Tenable , emphasising that today ’ s defence landscape is a far cry from traditional warfare . “ Today our on-the-ground troops deployment is backed with high-tech technologies such as drones , used for surveillance , communications systems that allow data to be shared securely , satellites powering these channels and more .” Montel ’ s words serve as a stark reminder that the defence industry has evolved into a complex technological ecosystem . “ It ’ s akin to a house of cards . Any weakness can and will bring it all tumbling down ,” he warns . cybermagazine . com 131