Rapid advancements in technologies like AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning have expanded the cyber threat landscape like never before. With malicious threat actors getting increasingly sophisticated and innovative, the traditional approach of relying only on perimeter defence mechanisms no longer suffices to protect sensitive data. To fortify our digital world against these ever-evolving threats, our risk mitigation approach should be a multi-faceted one, combining advanced cryptographic solutions, continuous awareness and education, and global collaborative efforts. This session’s deliberations would be centered around addressing these issues, including building a safer digital ecosystem to ensure a secure and sustainable global cyber landscape for generations to come.

 Brad Smith, President and Vice Chairman, Microsoft, USA