Erica D. Borghard is an assistant professor at the Army Cyber Institute at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The views expressed herein are personal and do not reflect the policy or position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
The U.S. government considers certain sectors of the economy to be integral to national security. To better defend the financial sector against national security threats in cyberspace, several actions should be implemented.
Hackers targeting financial institutions have exposed the vulnerability of the global financial system, highlighting the need for businesses and the government to better protect against these cyber threats.