Happy Safer Internet Day to all those who celebrate! Cybersecurity experts from across the industry have weighed in on how we can use the internet in a safer way, both professionally and personally, in an age of increasing attacks and novel attack vectors. One thing’s for certain, our experts say that AI and deepfakes rule when it comes to internet worries in 2024. MFA and the importance of good password security continue to be a good place to start when it comes to online safety.
Chris Dimitriadis, Chief Global Strategy Officer at ISACA, says:
“Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all. In an ever-changing digitally transforming world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be part of the work that the future workforce will come to do and ultimately will form part of our everyday lives.
“As well as learning to harness its benefits, users must be aware of its risks and learn how to mitigate them. For instance, as AI becomes more sophisticated, it can be used by bad actors to endanger internet users.
“Regulators around the world are taking initiative to establish new rules towards this direction (e.g. from the US, to the EU and UK), designing laws to safeguard users from malicious and illegal content. It’s encouraging that governments are on the front-foot when it comes to keeping the internet safe, but legislation can only go so far – we need qualified and experienced people to implement the regulatory changes. Businesses must equip their staff with training and skills to use, manage and understand data to avoid being caught breaking the law. This way, users can feel empowered to use the internet in a safer way, now and in the f ..
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