AI and quantum computing reshape the global cybersecurity landscape
Growing connectivity expands cybersecurity risks as AI and quantum computing accelerate attacks and defence.
Cybersecurity risks are increasing as digital connectivity expands across governments, businesses and households.
According to Thales Group, a growing number of connected devices and digital services has significantly expanded the potential entry points for cyberattacks.
AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape by enabling attackers to identify vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed.
Security specialists increasingly describe the environment as a contest in which defensive systems must deploy AI to counter adversaries using similar technologies to exploit weaknesses in digital infrastructure.
Security concerns also extend beyond large institutions. Connected devices in homes, including smart cameras and speakers, often lack robust security protections, increasing exposure for individuals and networks.
Policymakers in Europe are responding through measures such as the Cyber Resilience Act, which will introduce mandatory security requirements for connected products sold in the EU.
Long-term risks are also emerging from advances in quantum computing.
Experts warn that powerful future machines could eventually break widely used encryption systems that currently protect communications, financial data and government networks, prompting organisations to adopt quantum-resistant security methods.
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