According to UL's Prof Donna O'Shea, cybersecurity is crucial in interconnected systems, and digital sovereignty is central to it.
Digital systems are now deeply embedded in how we live, work, and interact – from energy and transport to manufacturing and healthcare.
A successful cyberattack on these critical infrastructures can have severe financial and societal consequences, such as fuel pipelines shutdown, logistics operations halt, factory production stop, and power grids disruption.
Prof Donna O'Shea, chair of digital engineering at University of Limerick, emphasizes the importance of cyber resilience, bringing her expertise from her previous position as chair of cybersecurity at Munster Technological University.
Author's summary: Cybersecurity is vital in digital engineering to prevent devastating consequences.