The Future of Network Security in Developing Economies: Challenges and Opportunities

Subject Area: Cyber Security

The speed at which developing economies are adopting cloud technologies has begun redefining not only industries but also public services. With this change comes the much-touted promises of cost, flexible scaling, and innovation- along with its plethora of emerging cybersecurity issues such as ransomware, data breaches, and skill shortages. This paper explores the new threat landscape, assesses countermeasures, and discusses opportunities afforded through improved cloud security. It makes a strong case for an integrated, holistic approach of technological innovation, policy making, and international cooperation for a sustainable and secure digital transformation in the developing world.