The Hidden Vulnerabilities of Modern Life: Are We Too Reliant?

Are we too reliant on technology to notice when it fails?Or worse… when it gets manipulated? In this episode of Arcane Link, ⁠Amanda Crossley⁠, Lead for Cyber and Information in the defence industry, shares how her journey from the Navy to cyber security shaped the way she thinks about risk, resilience and the systems modern life depends on. From smart devices and operational technology to satellites, GPS spoofing, AI, space debris and the uncomfortable reality of digital dependency, this conversation explores how small overlooked risks can become much bigger problems when they sit inside systems we all rely on. Amanda breaks down:How her military background helped shape her path into cyber securityWhy smart devices, printers and operational technology can create hidden risksHow GPS spoofing, satellite disruption and space debris could affect everyday lifeWhy cyber security should be about education, empowerment and enabling peopleWho it’s for: business leaders, security professionals, veterans, career changers and anyone interested in how cyber risk connects to the real world. It’s easy to assume the technology around us will always work… But when those systems fail, get disrupted or are manipulated, the real question is whether we still know how to respond. 🛰️ Subscribe to Arcane Link for more real world conversations exploring how security decisions are made behind closed doors. This episode features ⁠Amanda Crossley⁠, Lead for Cyber and Information in the defence industry and TechVets Volunteer 🎧 Want support strengthening your wider security and risk posture? ⁠⁠ADL Consulting⁠⁠ helps businesses improve cyber security, risk management, and ISO 27001 readiness through practical, human centred approaches. Visit:⁠ ⁠www.adlconsulting.co.uk