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Driving Improvements
Time was, car problems originated in a car’s mechani- cal parts. Now, cars depend on computers that let the driver access smartphone apps, music from streaming platforms, and navigation. Computers also control autonomous sensors to protect the driver from unseen threats. Since car computers must connect to a larger network, they’re just as vulnerable to attack as your PC. A consumer watchdog found that a malicious hacker could cause as many as 3,000 deaths by disabling braking, steering, and even airbags. One particularly disturbing way to hack a car is a malware “worm” that can hop from car to nearby car to shut off crucial sys- tems and cause a wreck. And cybersecurity challenges will only increase as driverless cars become more of a reality. Technologies aimed to create a safer world for the driver have opened up a Pandora’s box of threats that cybersecurity experts must fight.
DID YOU KNOW?
1. Cybersecurity isn’t just coding and programming.
It’s also drafting and implementing cyber policies for secure information exchange and storage. And cyber- security is digital forensics for finding out how who did what, where, and when, to stop cybercriminals in the future. See page 36.
2. The most important skills for success in a cyber job aren’t necessarily tech-related. Problem-solving, communication skills, and teamwork are commonly cited as being extremely important.
3. Cybersecurity thrives on diversity. Teams that include individuals with diverse personal and academic backgrounds benefit from the unique perspectives brought by each member. This includes women and minorities, who often offer valuable insights to cyber- security teams due to their distinct viewpoints that can differ from those of white men. See page 40.
NEWAMERICA FOUNDATION, STUDY: AGENTS OF CHANGE: WOMEN IN THE INFORMATION SECURITY PROFESSION
FOR MORE MYTHS AND TRUTHS, SEE PAGE 54.