4IR Cybersecurity and Technology Management

Technology and globalization are everywhere. Global finances, information networks, and supply chains are unprecedentedly intertwined and enmeshed. What happens thousands of miles away affects us in the most unexpected ways.



This book critically examines the unique and interesting intersections of technology, business, and politics around the world.



The book explores (i) important business concepts, (ii) fundamental strategic and analytical techniques for decison-making, (iii) the role of cybersecurity in global business, and (iv) managing projects and supply chains in an interconnected world.



In a globalized world connected by technology, butterfly effects abound. A butterfly may flap its tiny wings by the Mediterranean Sea. It’s tiny wing flaps will resonate with the grass, the grass with the trees, the trees with the forests, the forests with the clouds, the clouds with the waves and a Tsunami may rage in the pacific.



A single event has far flung effects in today’s world. Here’s a hypothetical scenario. The Fukushima reactor meltdown causes a production freeze; Nuclear fears bring anti-nuclear protests to the streets; Crude gas gains popularity; Crude supply chains get stretched; Energy prices rise; Production costs increase; European exports suffer; Greece defaults; Italy and Portugal stand on the brink; Japan devalues its Yen to boost exports; China reacts by refusing to float it currency; Austerity measures beckon cheap imports; US and western European labor wages seem unsustainable. Massive layoffs occur followed by protests in the streets of Paris, Berlin, DC and Shanghai; China cracks down heavy-handedly on protestors and its factories lose production. Chinese imports drop further and consumer prices (inflation) increase. Markets go for a tailspin; and YOU stand in the middle of it – figuring a way out.



Here, we discuss the key, basic facets of the geo-political landscape and key business rules that govern the game reset by technology. We will discuss economic, innovative, and strategic thinking and solutions that envelop organizational practices and actions.