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🌐 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆🌐 On May 21, European telecoms, digital affairs, and cybersecurity ministers adopted crucial Council conclusions on the future of cybersecurity. Prepared by the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council, these conclusions outline key directions for upcoming cybersecurity policies. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬:   • 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: Emphasis on enacting recent legislation, harmonizing standards, and boosting supply chain security.   • 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬: Ensuring funding and skilled experts for cybersecurity initiatives.   • 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: Avoiding legislative fragmentation and clarifying roles at the European level.   • 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Strengthening ties with third countries to build a robust global cybersecurity ecosystem.   • 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: Addressing opportunities and threats from AI, quantum, and 6G technologies. In today’s digital world, these measures are vital for a secure and resilient Europe. Let's implement and protect together! 💪 More info 👉 📖 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUpiFtsz #Cybersecurity #EU #DigitalTransformation #TechPolicy #AI #QuantumComputing #5G #6G #SMEs #GlobalSecurity #Innovation #DigitalEurope

In today's digital age, the rise of cyber threats poses a significant challenge to individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. Cyber proliferation, encompassing the rapid spread of malicious activities online, threatens sensitive data, economic stability, and national security. To address this pressing issue, concerted efforts are needed at all levels, from technological innovation to international collaboration. Here are some key strategies to combat cyber proliferation: 1. Strengthen Cybersecurity Measures: Implement robust cybersecurity protocols, including encryption, intrusion detection, and multi-factor authentication, to bolster digital defences and mitigate cyber risks. 2. Advocate for Legislative and Regulatory Reforms: Enact comprehensive laws and regulations to address evolving cyber threats, fostering collaboration between governments and industry stakeholders to ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards and facilitate information sharing. 3. Foster International Cooperation: Enhance diplomatic ties and partnerships among nations to exchange threat intelligence, improve cyber incident response capabilities, and hold malicious actors accountable on a global scale. 4. Drive Technological Innovation: Invest in research and development initiatives to develop advanced cybersecurity solutions, such as AI-driven threat detection and blockchain authentication, to stay ahead of cyber adversaries and enhance cyber resilience. 5. Promote Public-Private Partnerships: Foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to share expertise, resources, and best practices, enabling synergistic efforts to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure across critical sectors. Together, by prioritising cybersecurity, embracing innovation, and fostering collaboration, we can effectively combat cyber proliferation and safeguard the digital frontier for a more secure and resilient future. Join the effort to protect our digital ecosystem and ensure a safer online environment for all. #CyberSecurity #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #AI #Deception

Europe is driving #technology policy worldwide. As the first mover on groundbreaking frameworks for transformative technological developments, #EU policymakers are addressing the globe’s most pressing policy questions. The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) new Vision 2030 outlines measures EU policymakers can take to effectively implement Europe’s plan for a digital future and ensure global innovators can thrive and create opportunities across Europe. It focuses on the key issues at the forefront of technology policy discussions in the coming years to help the EU continue its global leadership from #AI to #cybersecurity, #trade, #sustainability, standards development, and more. Read ITI’s full set of recommendations: https://lnkd.in/e75Y5SXR #ITIVision2030 #EUInnovation

Haven't had time to read through the new U.S. Department of State International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy? My new #blog explores the underlying pillar of building digital solidarity, setting the tone for how the U.S. will approach its diplomatic engagements with allied nations, as well as those embracing narratives of "digital sovereignty." 💡 The strategy points out four short-term initiatives for us to keep our eye on: 1. Building common guiding principles that foster the responsible, innovative use of #artificialintelligence, and launching the new AI Safety Institute 2. Developing shared principles for security and trustworthiness in subsea cables, cloud services, and data centers 3. Promoting responsible state behavior and collaborative discussions at the United Nations in regards to cyberspace, and managing cyber incidents. 4. Leveraging the Cyberspace, Digital Connectivity, and Related Technologies Fund to provide incident response and cyber aid to those in need Check out the blog on the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law website! Link: https://lnkd.in/ePGFhJ7m #Cybersecurity #DigitalDiplomacy #InternationalCooperation #CapacityBuilding #ArtificialIntelligence

"It also looks to identify any examples of regulatory reciprocity between foreign countries or between a foreign country and the U. S. In its conclusion, the WEF white paper said that multiple concurrent trends are amplifying the risk landscape, including the proliferation of digitized and interconnected devices within energy infrastructure, a surge in attacks targeting this infrastructure, a transformation in the sector due to the energy transition, which challenges established regulatory assumptions, and the emergence of powerful capabilities in both defense and offense through technologies such as artificial intelligence." https://lnkd.in/gsS9Xpij #cybersecurity #regulation #WEF #SCRE #cyberresilience #industrialcyber #icssecurity #ics

Rise and shine, community! ✨ Stay humble & positive. Your quick scoop: The US cyber strategy by Blinken aims to set the pace at the UN, navigate AI ethics & counter China's digital might. Full insights below 🔍🌐 🖼️[Image of Blinken at a strategic meeting] 1/4: US takes charge in defining global cyber norms. 🌍💻 📈2/4: AI ethics: Leading the conversation for a safer tomorrow. 🤖🛡️ 🔍3/4: Outmaneuvering China in the digital arena: Strategy unveiled. 🇺🇸🆚🇨🇳 🌟4/4: Ensuring a secure, resilient digital future for all. 🔐🌐 Get the full story: [LINK] [Click for full image]

*** Joint Statement of the Japan-US Economic Policy *** Technology and Cybersecurity Takeaways. Cybersecurity: We applaud the success of the U.S.-led Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Japan in September 2023 #resecurity https://lnkd.in/gKs-KmvE intend to continue promoting information sharing on cybersecurity threats, including through discussion of threat assessment and mitigation efforts in the Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue. We also intend to continue working to ensure interoperability of Internet-of-Things (IoT) device labeling schemes currently in development in both countries. We intend to coordinate efforts on outreach to other like-minded partners towards global interoperability of IoT device labeling schemes. We intend to strengthen research collaboration between AIST’s Cyber Physical Security Research Center (CPSEC) and NIST on cryptography and hardware security technologies under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for comprehensive research cooperation between AIST and NIST, which was renewed in 2019.  Artificial Intelligence: "We share a sense of the need for improving the interoperability of governance frameworks and welcome the opportunity to collaborate toward developing a crosswalk, to be led by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Japan’s Information-technology Promotion Agency, between the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and Japan’s AI Guidelines. " Quantum Computing: "We welcome the revision of the MOU between NIST and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), which expands their cooperation to quantum technology. The common theme was the continuing collaboration between U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Japan’s Information-technology Promotion Agency. For the Japanese government, companies, and government contractors to successfully adopt the US-Japan collaborated framework, and to be on the same page and speak the same language, you need the same MONITORING TOOLS. Q-Compliance is the tool of choice for U.S. government agencies/military like the U.S. Health & Human Services, Dept. of Energy, IRS - Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, Special Ops Command, and intelligence agencies. Contact Donald Wong at donald.o.wong@kpoitconsulting .com for a demo and ask if your company qualifies for a FREE RISK ASSESSMENT. #usa #japan #nist #aist #cyberdefense #kpoitconsulting #qmulos #resecurity #splunk #nozominetworks #tanium #sonatype #cymulate #proofpoint #zscaler #ai #cybersecurity #quantumcomputing #energysecurity #infrastructuresecurity https://lnkd.in/gGvErF8P

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Technology Review CyberDefense Index (CDI) 2022/23 has put India at No. 17 position out of 20. MIT's CDI is the 'first-of-its-kind' annual comparative ranking of the world’s 20 largest and most digital economies on their preparation against, and response and recovery from, cybersecurity threats. The report says: "India struggles, despite a digitally forward government and the world’s largest IT-enabled service sectors. This powerful tech force lacks critical infrastructure, has poor national digital economy adoption and weak cybersecurity regulation. Despite cyberattacks and calls for cybersecurity laws and a dedicated ministry, India has opted out." Why? Isn’t it a matter of grave concern? How do we change the scenario? Join our community to know https://lnkd.in/d4PEsjWB

Cisco has announced plans to establish a cybersecurity center in Taiwan as part of its "Taiwan Digital Acceleration Plan 3.0". This initiative involves a collaboration with the Taiwanese government to train cybersecurity professionals and address the global talent shortage in this critical field. Cybersecurity Focus: The initiative aims to bolster Taiwan’s defenses against frequent cyberattacks targeting its government, businesses, and officials. Collaboration: Cisco will work with relevant tech associations and the Taiwanese government to enhance threat intelligence and cyber readiness. Guy Diedrich, Cisco’s Global Innovation Officer: Highlighted the company’s commitment to security initiatives, including the new "security innovation center" in Taiwan. Investment: Although specific figures were not disclosed, Diedrich emphasized that the digital acceleration program has no ceiling on investments, indicating ongoing and future funding for cybersecurity and other tech innovations. Additional Projects: AI Applications: The initiative also covers AI in transport and sustainability operations at Kaohsiung port in southern Taiwan. Global Context: Cyber Talent Shortage: This initiative addresses the global shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Geopolitical Aspect: Taiwan, a democratic island nation claimed by China, faces frequent cyberattacks, in which China denies any involvement. Cisco’s significant investment in Taiwan’s cybersecurity infrastructure underscores its commitment to enhancing global cyber defenses. The collaboration with the Taiwanese government and tech associations is a strategic move to address the pressing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. How do you see this initiative impacting the global cybersecurity landscape? Share your thoughts and insights below! #CyberSecurity #Cisco #Taiwan #DigitalAcceleration #TechNews #CyberTalent #InvestInSecurity #AI #Innovation #GlobalSecurity #StaySafe #InfoSec

Focusing on AI frameworks need attention within our security communities. " AI jailbreaking is the art of formulating clever prompts to coax AI chatbots into bypassing human-built guardrails, potentially leading them into areas they are meant to avoid." ..data corruption , AI software embedded downloads....not sure leaders picture helps the cause