The cyber war deals with information that can be stolen through the electromagnetic spectrum which surrounds us everywhere. This includes mobile communication and broadcasting through the radio and television, both of which are occurring at every moment. The more connected we are, the more powerful terrorists become. Our increased global power, wealth, and improved technology are contributing to our rising vulnerability and making us the ideal target.
Even though we have impressive military forces, dynamite aircraft carriers, destructive tanks, and other heavy weapons, the opposing forces we are facing are attacking with a new kind of power- one that consists of breaking into security codes and hijacking what we thought were secure sources of information.
This exhibit at the International Spy Museum raised my awareness of the threats of cyber attacks and made me question what our government is doing to help protect us against such attacks. As emphasized in the video, the central aim of intelligence is to be prepared. Even President Obama recognizes that we are not as prepared as we should be, and if this is the case, then how will we address this issue in the 21st century?
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