Bruce Schneier on Future Digital Threats

Question 1

What are three lessons that Schneier feels that we should take from the use of nation-state cyber attacks?

Answer 1

(1) The world’s critical infrastructure is vulnerable to attack
(2) Some countries are more vulnerable than others because of how they rely on internet
(3) This isn’t going away anytime soon. Attack is easier than defense

Question 2

According to Schneier, what is the only solution if we want security to improve?

Answer 2

governments to set minimal standards

Question 3

According to Schneier, what is the primary business model of the internet?

Answer 3

surveillance capitalism

Question 4

According to Schneier, what is the future of surveillance capitalism?

Answer 4

our data will be worth significantly less

Question 5

What are the 3 elements of Schneier’s CIA triad?

Answer 5

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability