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Putting systems online that should be offline...it’s one of the riskiest moves a business can make. But it’s also one of the most tempting. First, some definitions. By “online” I don’t just mean connected to the internet. I mean any system or device that can send or receive data to or from a remote device, where “remote” simply means not on the same premises. Definitions matter, for they ultimately shape a mental model to address problems. So why is putting critical systems o

Drones are cheap, disruptive, and everywhere. That’s exciting for innovation and terrifying for airport security. In recent years, we’ve seen entire airports shut down by devices that cost a few hundred dollars. Gatwick in 2018 was the headline case: over 1,000 flights disrupted and 140,000 passengers stranded. Fast forward to 2025, and major Nordic and German airports have faced the same issue. A single drone sighting is now enough to halt operations, sometimes for hours. Th

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