Democratising Cyber Security for All - a New Era of Defence and Threats

Let us explore the transformative rise of generative AI, particularly its widespread adoption following the introduction of chat interfaces like ChatGPT. This technological leap has sparked a surge of creativity, significantly influencing the broader research landscape. However, the widespread adoption of this technology presents a paradox. While it drives positive change and innovation across various sectors and companies of all sizes, it also introduces new challenges and risks, especially in cybersecurity. Across the cybersecurity landscape, both defenders and attackers now have access to this technology, potentially leading to an AI-powered 'cat and mouse' game. We will explore in this session the current dynamics - what's happening, what remains overlooked and what's on the horizon.

Legal frameworks are obsolete where AI is advancing technology and cyber threats - we are no longer in control of our supply chains, and businesses rely on functional and un-compromised cloud operations.

We need tech autonomy in Europe - current cyber security solutions favour large enterprises with smaller businesses exposed, creating a gap in the security ecosystem. Mid-market is the growth engine of economies worldwide, especially in Europe, therefore cyber security can no longer be isolated. A new playbook means fostering collaboration across borders, industries, government and vendors to support companies of all sizes and to democratise cyber security.

Key Takeaways:

• An overall picture of the current cyber security threat and defence landscape.
• Explore the paradox the AI technological leap creates.
• Hear about the European approach model deeply routed in privacy and data.
• Learn how collaboration across borders, industries, governments, vendors and companies of all sizes can foster trust and confidence amongst users.
• What is on the horizon?