There is no active body working to stop or slow the advancement of tools and software that are meant to exploit the system and potentially cripple it entirely. We monitor all ports and entry points into the country, actively watching for danger. We have teams ready to deploy across the world to respond to viral outbreaks that impact the human population. If we plan to populate the online world in much the same way we do the physical one, the same scrutiny and oversight must be in place. Without it, infections, marauding gangs, and disrupted business will continue to spread.
Education is critical.
Most of the viruses today still need to dupe humans to spread themselves. If we are going to merge commerce and technology, let s train everyone together. It makes no sense to have a few pace ahead, wait for everyone else to catch up, and make mistakes that damage the entire system. The prescription for success is to slow down and assess where we are and want to be. This includes education, oversight and regulation.