Being connected to the Internet means being vulnerable to coordinated actions that can knock down walls of secrecy and shatter mechanisms of control.
Interpretation
The Internet can expose vulnerabilities by breaking down barriers to information and control.
This quote by Jamais Cascio emphasizes the dual nature of the Internet as both a tool for connectivity and a source of vulnerability. While it can facilitate communication and access to information, it also leaves individuals and organizations exposed to coordinated actions that can disrupt their secrecy and control, illustrating the challenges that arise in an open digital landscape.
In practice
In a cybersecurity conference discussing the implications of online data breaches.
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