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AI, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust, cryptography research, and election security will shape cybersecurity strategies in the present and for 2024, according to NTT. As the world emerged from the pandemic and continued to adapt to the rapid implementation of digital transformation, businesses witnessed the rise of sophisticated ransomware attacks, state-sponsored cyber espionage and the constant need to secure the ever-expanding IoT. AI's impact on cybersecurity strategies in 2024.

AI promises to impact both cybercriminal behavior and cybersecurity strategies in 2024.

"Cyber criminals and state actors are already taking advantage of generative AI to create phishing campaigns, write malicious code or identify vulnerable systems to exploit," said Mihoko Matsubara, Chief Cybersecurity Strategist, NTT. "However, AI capabilities are not only being used for nefarious purposes. Cybersecurity professionals have also found generative AI helpful to automate some tasks, data analysis and vulnerability research. For example, NTT Security's research noticed that generative AI maximized the efficiency and accuracy to identify phishing sites quickly," Matsubara continued.

The recent release of the White House Executive Order on AI is expected to drive AI-related initiatives in both public and private sectors, further emphasizing the significance of proper AI security hygiene.

"Zero trust is no longer a buzz word, but a core concept that organizations will implement to improve their cybersecurity measures," said Taro Hashimoto, CSIS Visiting Fellow & Senior Manager of Cybersecurity, NTT. "The concept of zero trust is all about risk-based management and continuous process. This includes the implementation of a variety of underlying technologies, including Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Detection & Response, Cloud Access Security Broker, Data Loss Prevention, Security Information & Event Management, etc. that seamlessly integrate within an organization's cybersecurity strategy," Hashimoto added.

"One potential area of interest across the cryptography research community is to expand private search queries to encompass private interactions with AI systems," said Dr. Brent Waters, Director of the Cryptography & Information Security Lab, NTT Research.

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