INVITATION TO CYBERSECURITY 218 in order for principles to work their magic. Identifying precise cause and effect relationships is difficult to do because of the real world’s numerous confounding variables. In the short term, no results may be apparent, or the initial results might even be negative. Therefore, acting on principle requires faith. One makes decisions in line with his principles, trusting that they will lead to good results over time. At times there are temptations to take shortcuts believing that negative consequences will not materialize. But in the end, one reaps what he sows. Sooner or later, poor decisions lead to bad results. It takes discipline and a measure of faith to consistently live out good principles. One example of a wise principle for life and relationships is the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule states, “Treat others how you would like to be treated.” While it is a high-level concept, living by this rule impacts words and actions on a daily basis. The results of living this way may not be immediately apparent, but they accumulate over time and lead to flourishing relationships and positive well-being in the long run. There are many other well-known principles for life, including principles covering personal finances (e.g., “live below your means”) and communicating in the digital age (e.g., “never put anything online you would not want your parents to see”). Figure 9.1 The top ten principles for cybersecurity. In cybersecurity there are several principles that can help guide the countless decisions organizations must make on a daily basis. Making choices that align with wise principles is important. This section outlines ten of the most helpful high-level principles for cybersecurity (see Figure 9.1). They describe ways of thinking and seeing the world that will impact decisions all across an organization. 9.1.1 Adversarial Thinking “It helps you to react better if you are thinking about what the other person is going to be thinking about—how he is going to react to your reactions—[rather] than just assuming that he is going to be a complete idiot.” - Anonymous Cedarville Intro to Cybersecurity student
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