Why Regulations Can Outlive Their Usefulness
CIO, Monday, August 25th, 2025
Cybersecurity regulations can protect organizations from known risks, but when they fail to evolve, they become obstacles to innovation and leave gaps for attackers to exploit.
In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, regulations often feel like a paradox. On one hand, they're critical guardrails for a secure digital environment; on the other, they occasionally act like old locks on new doors: useful in theory but increasingly obsolete in practice. The trajectory of regulatory relevance raises a fascinating question: when will certain regulations outlive their usefulness in a rapidly evolving field such as cybersecurity?