Is your data worth going to war over – data leaks need to be plugged

Information has become so valuable in the 21st-century that it’s worth a lot more than oil. In reality, it’s probably as valuable as the water we drink and the air we breathe and could even be worth going to war over!

Here’s why data could become a flashpoint for conflicts and how data engineers can help ensure ready access to information and prevent another major war.

Protecting a valuable resource

Since the birth of the Internet, the value of information has skyrocketed and it’s hard to imagine this changing anytime soon.

In recent memory, wars have been fought over oil in the Middle East, access to the black sea in Ukraine and even mining rights in Africa. Could the next major war be fought over access to data?

In a world where access to information counts, secure cloud storage and other data protection systems couldn’t be more important. At the same time, regulators are raising concerns about the club of tech giants that have the capacity to gatekeep our sensitive info.

• Considering how crucially important data is to the functioning of every economy and business, it’s a little scary that this precious resource is controlled by a handful of companies.
• The likes of Alphabet Inc (Google), Microsoft, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) and Apple have access to the data of billions of users and until now they’ve done a reasonably good job keeping it safe – but what if that changes?
• A major data breach at one of the world’s tech giants is a huge concern for cybersecurity experts and big names like Google and Facebook invest heavily in cybersecurity. But if a massive ransomware event had to strike one of these corporations the disruption to electronic communication around the world could be huge.

A less probable but equally scary scenario sees a major tech player deciding to use its data ownership for political purposes.

This may sound like it has the makings of a dystopian movie, but with the number of cyberattacks increasing around the world, the power that comes with access to other people’s data is on display for the world to see.

Could governments find themselves facing down tech companies for access to vital data?

The economic consequences of events like these could be enormous – but help is at hand.

Are data engineers the guardians of the future?

To avoid this type of confrontation and keep private data safe and secure, governments around the world, tech giants, data engineers and IT experts all have a vital role to play in keeping our personal and business information safe.

Engineers keep your data safe at the ground level by encouraging companies to practice data awareness and implement effective online security measures. That’s where cloud storage comes in.

If you’re concerned about the safety of your own data and aren’t sure who to trust, we have good news. Secure cloud storage is an effective way to protect your personal information and keep it encrypted so that only authorised users can access it.

Learn more about our data storage solutions and secure your essential information today.