The Second Cold War: The Threat to Public Health From Cyber Warfare

The United States is currently in what could be considered a new “Cold War,” in the realm of cybersecurity. Individuals, organizations, and national state actors are testing the limits with much more minor attacks than what they are ultimately capable of, disrupting the lives of many. Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges to the legal field today, exacerbated by lackluster cybersecurity laws and regulations, as well as minimal legal protocols. This new “Cold War” era is demonstrating that critical infrastructure deserves a stronger look from the legal field and government. Weak cyber laws and fragile critical infrastructure is creating a serious risk to public health.