Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- The evolution of cybersecurity threats is accelerating, with the UK experiencing approximately 7.78 million cybercrimes in the last 12 months.
- New technologies like AI, blockchain, and encryption are transforming the threat landscape, allowing attackers to exploit vulnerabilities at an unprecedented speed.
In a contributed piece, VimalRaj Sampathkumar, technical head at ManageEngine for the UK & Ireland, highlights the importance of maintaining ethical standards in cybersecurity practices. As the arms race between defenders and threat actors intensifies, balancing innovation with ethics is crucial. Technologies like AI and digital twins are revolutionizing security measures, offering organizations advanced tools to combat evolving threats.
A key point emphasized is the ethical deployment of new technologies. Data must be handled anonymously and safeguarded to reduce the risk of leaks and breaches. Hidden bias in datasets used to train security systems must be carefully scrutinized to prevent future harm. Interdisciplinary teams, including cybersecurity professionals and data scientists, can help ensure that emerging technologies are deployed in a safe, compliant manner.
As defenders face changing and developing threats, it is essential to remember guiding principles and ensure that security practices do not come at the cost of reduced data protections and ethical safeguards.
