Why Cybersecurity Is Now a Priority in Engineering and Smart Tech
Engineering today isn't what it used to be. The days of purely mechanical tools and isolated systems are long gone. In their place, we have machines that talk to each other, devices that adapt on their own, and factories that run without human hands. This shift toward connected, intelligent systems has opened doors to incredible possibilities. But it’s also opened windows — for hackers. As our gadgets, infrastructure, and everyday tools grow smarter, the question of how safe they really are becomes more important than ever. Not Just an IT Problem Anymore Cybersecurity has traditionally been seen as something the tech team handles. Engineers were expected to focus on structure, efficiency, or mechanics — not passwords and firewalls. But with everything now running on code or connected to the internet, this separation no longer makes sense. Imagine an entire city’s traffic lights connected to a central control system. Or a dam that adjusts water flow using remote sensors. The...