In 1943, Abraham Maslow introduced his famous Hierarchy of Needs, a psychological theory that posits human behaviour is driven by a series of hierarchical needs, from basic survival to self-actualization. Similarly, cybersecurity has its own hierarchy, with digital identity protection now emerging as the foundation for securing modern digital infrastructures.
In this article, we will explore the Hierarchy of Cybersecurity Needs, using Maslow’s pyramid as a comparative framework, with a particular focus on why protecting identities, whether human or machine sits at the core of any strong cybersecurity strategy.
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