Essential digital technologies are critical infrastructure – they are not always built and managed that way

Passengers fill a terminal at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on July 19, 2024, after a major internet outage disrupted flights worldwide. AP Photo/Ty ONeil What do the water system in Flint, Michigan, the electrical grid in Puerto Rico and your search engine have in common? They are all critical infrastructure – systems essential to everyday life. People expect critical infrastructure to be reliable, to minimize risk and to promote public well-being. When it fails – such as when…