Post by International Telecommunication Union

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks, and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic”? A new report, “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world,” examines what happens when critical digital infrastructure breaks down across Earth, at sea, and in space.   Developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and PSIA - Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po (Sciences Po), with contributions from 12 experts, the report: 🌍 Explores real-world risk scenarios affecting interconnected systems ⚠️ Highlights how fragile today’s digital backbone can be 🛠️ Outlines 6 priorities for strengthening preparedness and resilience The question is no longer if disruptions will happen, but whether we are prepared when they do.   Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eESGxqhX Special thank you to all partners and expert contributors: Kamal Kishore, Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Humbulani Mudau, Öykü Işık, Jan Verlin, Natalie Black CBE, Kimberly Brown, Juha-Pekka Luntama, Jay Mahanand, Rodney Taylor, Dr. Beate D., Rajib Shaw, Sameer Patil. Zhou Kaibo, and Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi