A large-scale “digital pandemic” may sound unlikely—but the risks are real and growing. As critical systems become more interconnected, failures can cascade rapidly across sectors and borders, disrupting essential services when they are needed most. A report entitled “When digital systems fail – an expert report” developed by ITU and UNFRR was released this week and explores these hidden vulnerabilities and outlines practical priorities to strengthen resilience, from better risk modelling to global coordination.
Access the full report here: When digital systems fail – an expert report – ITU