Students' interest in Cybersecurity industry rising as hackers continue to pose a threat nationwide As our technology grows so do our vulnerabilities. The hack on the Colonial Pipeline has made the need for enhanced cybersecurity a priority. and last updated 2021-05-13 17:15:46-04 TAMPA, Fla. â As our technology grows so do our vulnerabilities. The hack on the Colonial Pipeline has made the need for enhanced cybersecurity a priority. President Biden describes oil pipelines, water systems and electric grids as âlifelinesâ that need to be better protected. âWeâre in a competition with China and the rest of the world to win the 21st-century economically,â he said. âWeâre not gonna win by competing with an infrastructure that is out of the 20th century.â