Norway must identify its digital «Hormuz straits»
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Norway should map the digital services and infrastructure that are most important to society. This is one of the main points in an article on digi.no. The term «digital Hormuz straits» refers to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea route in the Middle East that is crucial for oil transport. If it is closed, there are consequences for many countries. Similarly, some digital systems may be so important that a failure or shutdown affects large parts of society.
These may be services and infrastructure where a loss causes major problems for many people and businesses. Examples include power supply, payment systems, communications and healthcare services. When many depend on the same solutions, it becomes harder to keep functioning if one part stops working. It is therefore important to know which systems are critical and how they are connected.
The article also raises a question about the choice of technology. Should each organisation choose its own technology, or should they use the same solutions? Different choices can carry different risks. When many choose the same technology, a single vulnerability can affect many at once. When everyone chooses differently, however, it can still become difficult to cooperate and maintain an overview of security. The article argues that such choices must be considered in context, because the security of one area can affect all others.
For Norwegian authorities and businesses, the mapping is a first step. It provides a better picture of where society is vulnerable and which measures should be prioritised. The article shows that digital security is not only about the individual company, but also about how society as a whole is structured.
Sources: digi.no
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