Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The second edition of the CyberQ conference, organized by the Cybersecurity Council under the slogan “When Quantum, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Meet,” kicked off on Wednesday at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi.
This year’s edition discusses the accelerating impacts of quantum computing and artificial intelligence on cybersecurity systems.
The sessions and discussions on the sidelines of the conference activities address pivotal developments in quantum cryptography and quantum technologies and their connection to artificial intelligence applications.
In addition to examining the implications of this overlap on digital security and how to deal with emerging challenges in confronting attacks supported by smart algorithms.
The sessions also focus on mechanisms to enhance the automation of digital defenses, and the need to move to post-quantum technologies as the first line of defense against quantum computing capabilities.
The conference activities include technical presentations and specialized interactive sessions reviewing automatic encryption detection solutions and risk assessment tools.
In addition to practical presentations by leading global institutions in the digital technology sector on applications of quantum key distribution and communication systems capable of resisting quantum attacks.
The discussions also address the importance of moving towards post-encryption technologies and cryptographic flexibility as a necessary step in light of the challenges posed by quantum computers and their increasing ability to bypass some traditional algorithms.
Ensuring data confidentiality and continuity of protection in a rapidly transforming digital age.
Signing agreements and memorandums of understanding
On the sidelines of the conference, the Cybersecurity Council signed a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding with a number of international and local entities and institutions.
This aims to enhance cyber resilience and meet the challenges of advanced quantum computing technologies.
During its sessions, the conference reviews a number of realistic solutions in the areas of risk analysis, compliance, and integration with modern infrastructure.
In addition to research and practical applications in the fields of quantum security and cyber artificial intelligence.
Including practical simulations of scenarios of organized cybercrime and mechanisms to confront them and reduce their effects.
Experts point out that the next decade will witness radical shifts in the nature of digital threats, with quantum computing’s potential to disrupt some traditional systems.
This underscores the need to invest in post-quantum technologies and enhance international cooperation to develop flexible digital infrastructures capable of protecting data and privacy and ensuring continued trust in the global cyberspace.
