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Singapore Invests in Advancement of A.I. and Cybersecurity Research

“Singapore is launching a $50 million program to advance research on AI and cybersecurity” via Saheli Roy Choudhury | CNBC

“SINGAPORE — Singapore plans to invest $50 million in a program to support research on AI and cybersecurity for future communications structures, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Tuesday.

As part of the Future Communications Research & Development Programme, Singapore plans to set up new communications testbeds in 5G and beyond-5G, support technology development, and build up a…”

More detail: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/13/singapore-to-launch-50-million-program-in-ai-cybersecurity-research-for-5g.html

Artificial Intelligence’s Affects on the Cybersecurity Sector

Does AI have any affect on the current state of the cybersecurity sector? Booz Allen and industry leaders are pondering exactly that:

“Booz Allen and Industry Leaders Explore AI’s Impact on San Diego’s Booming Cybersecurity Sector” via Yahoo! Finance

““AI is not only helping cyber firms develop new products but also helping companies expand output amid talent shortages.”

Booz Allen Senior Vice President Jennie Brooks, head of the firm’s San Diego office

Few cities in America can match San Diego’s status as a growing technology hub. The region’s impact and support of cybersecurity in particular is staggering.

“Cyber in San Diego continues to grow by leaps and bounds, especially in tech, critical infrastructure, and national security. With a total regional economic impact of $3.5 billion annually, the cyber sector is the economic equivalent of hosting nine Super Bowls,” said Lisa Easterly, President and CEO of Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE)—sponsor of the study.”

More details: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/booz-allen-industry-leaders-explore-120239741.html

Remote Work Monitoring and Privacy

Found this great article detailing privacy and remote work:

“Remote Workforce Monitoring Brings Up Privacy Concerns” via Security Boulevard

“The pandemic paved the way for expanded remote work possibilities, but companies looking to ensure employees remain on the job while at home have led some to consider technologies to digitally monitor worker activity, in some cases through AI.

Those initiatives come laden with thorny privacy concerns, legal landmines and, more than likely, stiff resistance from employees themselves—a recent report from IT research firm Gartner indicates 10% of workers would try to trick AI-driven tracking systems.”

More detail: https://securityboulevard.com/2021/07/remote-workforce-monitoring-brings-up-privacy-concerns/