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Areas Quote by Edward Snowden

“When people conceptualize a cyber-attack, they do tend to think about parts of the critical infrastructure like power plants, water supplies, and similar sort of heavy infrastructure, critical infrastructure areas. And they could be hit, as long as they're network connected, as long as they have…” quote by Edward Snowden
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“When people conceptualize a cyber-attack, they do tend to think about parts of the critical infrastructure like power plants, water supplies, and similar sort of heavy infrastructure, critical infrastructure areas. And they could be hit, as long as they're network connected, as long as they have some kind of systems that interact with them that could be manipulated from internet connection.”

Edward Snowden

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Snowden Files, 2014

Cyber‑attacks can target any network‑connected critical system, not just large infrastructure, highlighting the pervasive vulnerability of modern societies.

In simple terms: All networked critical systems are potential targets.

Key Takeaway

Secure every connected system.

Themes

security technology policy risk infrastructure

Mood

cautious urgent

Type

policy technical

When to use this quote

  • government services
  • energy grids
  • healthcare networks
  • financial systems

Key Concepts

cybersecurity systemic risk digital dependency

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies best protect interconnected systems?
  • How can individuals contribute to cyber resilience?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on physical assets may overlook human factors.

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