Do you feel secure?

It’s not the same as being secure.

Security is always relative. Compared to the early days of the internet, our systems today seem impossibly fortified. We have encryption and protections that were unimagined even a decade ago. However, compared to what a top-tier security organisation or future systems might have, we might be perceived as vulnerable.

Two companies with exactly the same firewalls, protocols, and IT teams might answer the question of 'security' entirely differently. Because security, like money, is also a story.

The kind of threats, networks, or even the region your organisation operates in has a lot to do with whether you feel relatively secure or not.

After a major cyber attack, even tech giants might hesitate to innovate. They still have more resources than most, but if they feel less secure than they used to, this insecurity can feel like a lack of security altogether.

Which means that for many organisations and individuals, feeling secure is a choice.

If that choice makes us arrogant, dismissive, or lax in our responsibilities, it’s best to reconsider.

On the other hand, if choosing to view our safeguards, knowledge, and privileges as avenues toward proactive defence, long-term vigilance, and collaboration, then we can and should embrace that security mindset right now.