A zero-day vulnerability stands as one of the most unpredictable and dangerous threats in cybersecurity. It represents a flaw in software or hardware that is discovered and exploited by attackers before the vendor has any knowledge of it, meaning there is “zero days” for defenders to prepare. This lack of…
With the rapid advancement of technology, both governments and businesses are confronted with the complex challenge of developing legal frameworks that enable and even foster innovation. This challenge is particularly evident in Europe, where businesses are facing an increasing volume of complex digital regulations imposed by European authorities. Last September,…
In 2010, privacy regulations covered only approximately 10% of the world’s population. Now, by 2025, modern privacy regulations will protect two-thirds of the world’s population. Ten years ago, about 50 non-mandatory standards related to information security were published. And now, there are more than 180 standards altogether, where ISO/IEC JTC…
In February 2024, an employee at a multinational engineering firm was a target of an AI-driven phishing campaign. This employee was manipulated during a live video call using AI deepfakes of senior executives at the company, including the CFO. Convinced they were talking to real people, the employee executed 15…
The journey from artificial intelligence model to market-ready product is fraught with technical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and user adoption barriers. Yet among all these considerations, one factor emerges as paramount: trust. Trust serves as the invisible bridge that connects sophisticated AI capabilities with real-world implementation, determining whether groundbreaking technologies remain…
In the digital economy of the twenty-first century, data is not simply a residue of online activity. It has become the central resource of our time, shaping markets, influencing politics, and transforming societies. Every message sent, every online purchase, every use of a digital service leaves behind a trace that…
Artificial intelligence has become the invisible assistant we rely on daily—suggesting routes, drafting emails, summarizing articles, and even predicting our next task. While it has undeniably expanded our productivity, it also creates a paradox: the more we offload cognitive tasks to machines, the less we exercise our own thinking. This…
In 2025, cyber threats continue to evolve with increasing sophistication, leveraging AI, automation, and geopolitical tensions. Sharing my overview of key trends: AI-Powered Attacks Deepfake and Social Engineering: AI-generated voice/video scams (e.g., CEO fraud, political disinformation). Adaptive Malware: AI-driven malware evades detection by learning defense patterns. Ransomware 2.0 Double and…
The world has changed. Now, every headline in the news seems to include the words “data breach,” “ransomware,” or “cyber-attack.” From startups to global organizations, no one is immune. As cyber threats increase, so does the demand for cybersecurity professionals. The best part? You don’t need to be a technical…
The Responsible AI movement and the EU AI Act are among the major catalysts shaping the AI landscape, highlighting issues such as fairness, transparency, and accountability. Governance professionals have rapidly developed principles, frameworks, assessments, and toolkits, and yet many companies are struggling to determine their first governance steps. Perhaps the…
