Bridging Climate and Cyber Resilience: Lessons between Disaster Preparedness and Incident Response
Mr. Givan Kolster
As climate change intensifies, the frequency and unpredictability of natural disasters are reshaping our approach to risk mitigation and emergency response.
This presentation explores the synergies between environmental disaster preparedness and response to cyber incidents. Drawing on parallels between natural disaster and cyber incident response, where proactive strategies, time, and resource allocation are critical; we highlight how techniques used in disaster readiness can reshape our approach to incident handling.
Applying the structured approach used in natural disaster scenarios can help cyber incident response teams handle fast-evolving threats, unexpected outcomes, and limited resources more effectively.
In addition, we examine how civil protection agencies can adopt practices from cyber, such as big data analysis and monitoring, to predict, prepare, and respond to natural disasters more effectively. Just as cybersecurity teams monitor network logs and leverage big data to detect anomalies and forecast potential threats, governmental agencies can use real-time environmental data and predictive analytics to anticipate disaster impacts.
This fusion of knowledge opens the door for innovative strategies in both fields, fostering a more resilient future in the face of physical and digital challenges.