Future-proofing

compromised as individuals.

Now take this to the grander scheme of things: if we individuals can be so vulnerable without us knowing it, what more the enterprise systems and extending that, critical government systems?

This is why securing ourselves is so important and essential these days. But before we start doing so, it is imperative that we increase technology, particularly in cyber security. There are enterprise companies out there providing the necessary solutions to ensure that organizations remain protected and in the event of possible fraud, have the ability to detect it and mitigate the risks.

For us individuals, protonmail. com is a Swiss- based email subscription service that provides the necessary protection, at least better than what we regularly use. The servers are housed in a data center in Swit- zerland where privacy laws are so tight and heavily regulated. A good alternative to Google drive is Tresorit, which is also a Swiss- based subscription service for data storage. Finally, assessing our digital habits to minimize our risks would also be a good starting point.

And if you’re curious enough to know the book that triggered the light bulb moment, check out Marc Goodman’s Future of