The Rise of Industrial Espionage and How to Prevent It

Abstract

Innovations in digital technology are progressing at an unprecedented rate, and countries and all types of actors are capitalizing on these advancements. Moreover, if first adopters can obtain the digital technology without spending the lengthy time and ample funds for research and development of it, but rather through industrial espionage, this gives countries the potential global advantage without the costs. Included are further details on the rise of industrial espionage, its key issues, and effects on the internet and network security, the applicable hacking attacks and countermeasures, and major predictions and future issues.