Creating a Secure Network for Everyone

On October 5 and 7, The Marconi Society's Decade of Digital Inclusion featured a virtual track called Creating a Secure Network for Everyone with two thought-provoking panels that brought together business, academic, and nonprofit perspectives on digital equity and security on the internet. Digital safety, security, and trust impact everyone from online veterans to the newly and not-yet connected. These topics cross geographic, cultural, and demographic boundaries and present some of the most formidable challenges in our connected world. While employers can force security on their employees in work environments, safety and security at the consumer level must be simple to use and understand, while being highly effective. In today’s fast-moving markets, designers and application developers nearly always prioritize speed to market and simplicity over security and safety. As with all new technology, innovation runs ahead of regulation. Five top takeaways from the experts.