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In December 2020, a nation-state attack on the SolarWinds network management system compromised the supply chains of over 18,000 organizations, including the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security. With costs likely to run into the billions, this breach was one of the biggest incidents in recent years — but it won’t be the last. As the world shifts toward digital messaging and services, the value of digital assets soars. Tech and hacking skills continue to advance, enabling stronger attacks in a time when data security, personal privacy and supply chain security are paramount.