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One of the biggest misconceptions about cyber and AI policy is that you need a deeply technical background to enter the field. In reality, policy is about governance, strategy, communication, and risk. These skills are accessible to women from all academic and professional backgrounds.

Emerging tech policy is evolving faster than traditional education systems can keep up. Women looking to enter (or advance in) cyber, AI, and digital governance roles should focus on portable, future-proof skills rather than narrow technical expertise.

Women are entering cybersecurity at higher rates than ever, yet representation in policy, governance, and strategic leadership roles remains disproportionately low.

A quick summary of the most important cybersecurity actions and a look at what organizations must prepare for next.

Shadow AI is the use of AI tools, often public generative apps without an organization’s approval or oversight, typically when employees turn to convenient services to move faster at work. Because these tools operate outside IT’s visibility, they create hidden data flows and governance gaps that can lead to leakage, non-compliance, and reputational harm. Unlike general “shadow IT,” the risk here is uniquely AI-shaped: models ingest and learn from sensitive inputs, generate ou

AI and quantum computing are advancing at a faster rate than most organizations can keep up with. Discover how predictive defense and post-quantum security are shaping the future of global cybersecurity.

India is racing ahead in quantum cybersecurity—securing its digital future before quantum computers crack current encryption. Here’s what global policy watchers need to know.

AI becomes deeply embedded in digital communication, the threat landscape reveals a significant advancement of phishing as a primary...

The 2025 edition of OWASP’s GenAI/LLM Top 10 shifts the focus from “prompt tricks” to day-to-day realities of how teams actually ship...

Neurotechnology is evolving fast—and your thoughts may no longer be private. This quick read explores what’s at stake in the race to govern brain data.

Europe’s digital law is here. The U.S. says don’t comply. At stake? Free speech, data control, and global tech power.

On May 20, 2025, Kettering Health in Ohio awoke to a disruptive cyberattack. The Interlock ransomware group had infiltrated the...

Global tech standards shape cybersecurity and geopolitics. Ensuring security and ethics in standard-setting is key to a resilient digital fu

Global cybersecurity agreements shape regional policies, but adoption varies. Strengthening cooperation ensures a more secure and resilient

Regional cyber conflicts are rising—stronger cross-border cooperation is key to securing digital infrastructures and global stability.

Emerging technologies demand proactive policies to mitigate cybersecurity risks while fostering innovation and global collaboration.

Cyber conflict and cooperation shape the global digital landscape, with regions balancing competition and collaboration.

Global technology standards are shaping geopolitical power dynamics, driving innovation while raising competition and security concerns.

Global cyber policy must align regional approaches to create a unified framework for a secure digital future.

Cyber conflict and cooperation shape the global digital landscape, with regions balancing competition and collaboration.