Becoming self-reliant in Science, Innovation and Technology"

Becoming self-reliant in Science, Innovation and Technology  I magine waking up one morning to a world where every click, every message, and every digital transaction is safeguarded—not by far-off, invisible hands, but by the creativity and grit of your own people. In this hyper-connected age, self-sufficiency in science, innovation, and technology is not just an idealistic dream; it's the foundation of a safe digital world. Nowhere is this more imperative than in the world of cybersecurity, where the stakes are national, individual, and profoundly human. Why Cybersecurity Self-Reliance Is Important Cybersecurity is not a technical problem anymore—it's a national security, economic security, and personal trust issue. The more our energy grid, transportation system, and communications network go digital, the more their security hinges on strong, native solutions. The use of foreign technologies, particularly those from nations with complicated or contentious relationships, subje...