theNET's Trending Stories: Security for an AI-powered, quantum-enhanced era

theNET's Trending Stories: Security for an AI-powered, quantum-enhanced era

Tech leaders are racing to adopt today’s AI tools and envisioning ways to capitalize on tomorrow’s quantum computers. But cybercriminals are a few steps ahead.

This month, theNET examines ways to make the most of AI agents while augmenting security with AI-enhanced solutions and safeguarding data with post-quantum cryptography.

Combating AI-powered threats

What's new: Cybercriminals are tapping into AI to speed development of large, sophisticated threats — from huge DDoS attacks to convincing deepfake messages.

Why it matters: Organizations need AI to defeat AI. More proactive, AI-enhanced security is crucial for defending against the latest threats.

Article (8 min read)


Boosting government efficiency with AI agents

What’s new: Government agencies are eager to adopt AI agents to address today’s strict mandates to streamline operations and cut costs.

Why it matters: Preparing for technical change and implementing guardrails will be critical for maximizing gains and addressing serious security risks. 

Article (7 min read)


Post-quantum game plan

What’s new: Attackers are poised to use quantum computing to break today’s cryptographic systems — and they’re already harvesting data.

Why it matters: To future-proof organizations, tech leaders need to build a game plan for post-quantum cryptography now.

Article (7 min read)


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