Emerging Tech Security
AI security, cyber-kinetic security, 5G and mIoT security, blockchain and crypto security, and emerging technology risk domains adjacent to quantum.
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Cyber-Kinetic Security
Digital Actions, Lethal Consequences: A Cyber-Kinetic Risk Primer
Our physical world is becoming more connected – which makes it more dependent on the cyber world. Many physical objects around us are no longer just physical, but extend into cyberspace, being remotely monitored and controlled. Consider the power plant…
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Cyber-Kinetic Security
Fortifying the Future: Cyber-Kinetic Risks in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Technological Zeitgeist
To fortify its cyber-kinetic defenses in line with growing digital transformation and infrastructural expansions, Saudi Arabia must adopt a multi-layered approach that encompasses regulation, technology, and human capital. To this end, the Kingdom has already embarked on a comprehensive strategy…
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AI Security
Creativity is Not as Uniquely Humans as We Think
For years, creativity has been held up as the last bastion of human uniqueness. A mysterious force that AI could never replicate. Our moat against AI. A defining trait that would forever separate human minds from silicon brains. The idea…
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Post-Quantum, PQC, Quantum Security
Quantum Computing Risks to Cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Beyond
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum derive their security from cryptographic algorithms – mathematical puzzles that are practically impossible for classical computers to solve in any reasonable time. However, the emergence of quantum computing threatens this security assumption. Unlike classical machines,…
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AI Security
Marin’s Statement on AI Risks
The rapid development of AI brings both extraordinary potential and unprecedented risks. AI systems are increasingly demonstrating emergent behaviors, and in some cases, are even capable of self-improvement. This advancement, while remarkable, raises critical questions about our ability to control…
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Crypto Security
Mapping Dark Web SIM Swapping Economy
In the U.S. alone, SIM-swapping attacks resulted in $72 million worth of losses last year, four-million dollars more than 2021, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In a 2022 public service announcement, the FBI defined SIM swapping as a…
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Post-Quantum, PQC, Quantum Security
Cybersecurity Negligence and Personal Liability: What CISOs and Board Members Need to Know
“Could I personally be sued or fined if our company gets breached?” This uneasy question is crossing the minds of many CISOs and board members lately. High-profile cyber incidents and evolving regulations have made it clear that cybersecurity is not…
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Crypto Security
Verified Crypto Account Listings Proliferate on the Dark Web
Verified crypto-exchange accounts have become a hot commodity on the dark web, with login credentials available for as little as $20, according to May data from threat intelligence firm Privacy Affairs. But the price for verified crypto accounts has been…
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Society 5.0
AI Oasis: AI’s Role in Saudi Vision 2030
It seems everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Everyone. From senior executives to school kids, the hype – or dread – around this technology seems to be growing by the day. Much of this excitement, of course, has to…
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Crypto Security
A Deep Dive Into the ‘Rags to Riches’ Manual for Withdrawing Illicit-Origin Crypto
Annualized data from blockchain forensics provider Chainalysis indicates that crypto-enabled crime has dropped precipitously through the first half of 2023, but cybercriminals are also continuously evolving new cash-out methods to cover their tracks. Chainalysis’s mid-year update found that crypto inflows…
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Society 5.0
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030: Cybersecurity at the Core of Transformation
Last week, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) launched a nationwide awareness campaign called “Ask Before”, intended to educate the public about the significance of personal data ahead of the implementation of a new national personal data protection system. Emphasizing…
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AI Security
AI Security 101
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword; it’s an integral part of our daily lives, powering everything from our search for a perfect meme to critical infrastructure. But as Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben wisely said, “With great power comes…
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Leadership
Why We Seriously Need a Chief AI Security Officer (CAISO)
With AI’s breakneck expansion, the distinctions between ‘cybersecurity’ and ‘AI security’ are becoming increasingly pronounced. While both disciplines aim to safeguard digital assets, their focus and the challenges they address diverge in significant ways. Traditional cybersecurity is primarily about defending…
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AI Security
How to Defend Neural Networks from Trojan Attacks
Neural networks learn from data. They are trained on large datasets to recognize patterns or make decisions. A Trojan attack in a neural network typically involves injecting malicious data into this training dataset. This 'poisoned' data is crafted in such…
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Society 5.0
Will the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) beat Japan to Society 5.0?
Ask most people what they remember from 2016 – if they remember anything at all – and there are usually two big events that float to the front of their minds: Britain voted to leave the European Union and the…
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