Seoul, the capital of South Korea and home to nearly half of the nation’s population, is a prime target for cybercriminals due to its numerous government organizations and critical infrastructure. However, despite its vulnerability, the city is leveraging the threats leveled against it to its advantage by employing artificial intelligence, a technology that continuously improves […]
Leuven, Belgium — The 1st REMIT Conference — Christian-Marc Lifländer, the Head of NATO Cyber & Hybrid Policy Section, reiterated the importance of prioritizing long-term security over short-term economic interests during an inaugural event on Thursday. The statement was made at the REMIT conference, which is part of the Reignite Multilateralism via Technology project. This […]
Leuven, Belgium — The 1st REMIT Conference — An expert on digital technologies emphasized that ethics is not a hindrance but a crucial component in national defense, particularly amidst the digital transformation fueled by artificial intelligence technologies. Mariarosaria Taddeo, a professor of digital ethics and defense technologies at the University of Oxford, highlighted that AI […]
Dublin, Ireland ― Dublin holds a special place in the hearts of The Readable team, primarily because it is the home of our dear friend, Cormac Callanan. During a dinner in Seoul last year—my second meeting with him and the third for Kuksung Nam, who had also met with him in Singapore—we were again in […]
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San Francisco ― The RSA Conference ― The four pioneers most instrumental in the creation of the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) 15 years ago—the Four “Horsemen”—assembled at the Moscone Center on Wednesday, having come together to publicly discuss the origins of the organization for the first time. During their keynote session, which traced the […]
Updated May 10, 2024 1:14PM GMT+9 On Wednesday, a space security expert issued a warning that space systems including launch facilities could become prime targets for attackers seeking to conduct malicious activities against their systems. Um Jung-sik, a professor in the Department of Military Strategy Studies at the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy, discussed […]
According to a South Korean cybersecurity expert on Wednesday, cyber, space, and artificial intelligence technologies are becoming increasingly intertwined. This convergence necessitates a more integrated approach to assessing threats among emerging technologies. Yoon Jung-hyun, a research fellow at the Center for Science, Technology, and Cybersecurity at the Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS), highlighted that […]
San Francisco ― The RSA Conference ― High-level officials of the United States responsible for national cybersecurity strategies took the stage at the RSA Conference, coinciding with two major announcements from the government. The speakers included Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who delivered the opening keynote on the first day, and National Cyber Director Harry […]
San Francisco ― The RSA Conference ― AT&T and WillJam Ventures, through their joint venture, unveiled their initial findings in the 2024 LevelBlue Futures Report: Cyber Resilience at the RSAC Conference on Tuesday. This announcement came just a day after the official launch of their new company. LevelBlue, a new standalone managed cybersecurity services business, […]