Securing Communications in a Vulnerable Digital Landscape

This chapter explores the vulnerabilities of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, focusing on foreign infiltration and the risks to sensitive data privacy. It emphasizes the need for end-to-end encryption and effective security measures, such as strong passwords and two-factor authentication, to safeguard personal communications. The discussion also contrasts cloud storage with local data management, highlighting the importance of user control over data and the implications of global infrastructure vulnerabilities.