"We need to shift the paradigm from reactive technologies to more integrative solutions that deal with the variety and complexity of the threats that are out there today"
- John W. Thompson
About this Quote
John W. Thompson's quote suggests that the present technique to handling hazards is not sufficient. He is advocating for a shift from reactive innovations, which only respond to risks after they have occurred, to more integrative solutions. These options would be proactive, resolving the range and intricacy of threats before they occur. This shift in method would need a change in the method we think about security, from a reactive frame of mind to a more proactive one. It would also require the development of brand-new technologies and methods to deal with the ever-evolving hazards. By taking a more integrative technique, we can much better protect ourselves from the dangers that exist today.
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