To address emerging threats, including deepfakes and attacks on databases, partner countries are developing AI-powered security solutions, establishing cybersecurity centers, and launching public education programs. These efforts were discussed during the workshop titled Cybersecurity and AI: New Challenges and New Protection Tools. Incident Analysis.
Dmitry Miklukho, Senior Vice President and Head of the Information Security Division at PSB Bank, stressed the importance of a measured approach to digitalization as artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly. “We all know that AI can be both a powerful weapon and a protective shield,” he said.
Sanusi Drammeh, Director of Cybersecurity at The Gambia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, outlined plans to establish a government cybersecurity center that will use artificial intelligence to detect threats in a timely manner.
The Gambia also plans to establish a national AI research center focused on educating citizens about the technology’s capabilities and strengthening the security of government services.
Oluwatoni Falade, Vice President of the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria, emphasized the importance of equipping younger generations with the skills needed to work with artificial intelligence.
“As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, we are seeing a growing range of risks, including deepfakes, attacks on databases, and other threats. We need to teach younger generations how to use AI responsibly, and AI literacy education must begin at an early age,” she said.
President of InfoWatch Natalya Kasperskaya noted that experts have long been aware of the security risks associated with artificial intelligence. These include prompt injection attacks, data leaks, various forms of cyberattacks, unintentional violations of the law, and inaccurate information. However, she pointed out that the market for AI security solutions is still in its infancy.
“It is clear that we are witnessing the emergence of a new market for AI security solutions. Some technologies will fail to gain traction or disappear altogether, while others will mature into practical tools capable of providing effective protection,” she said.
The workshop “Cybersecurity and AI: New Challenges and New Protection Tools. Incident Analysis” was held with the support of PSB Bank (PJSC), a strategic partner of the 2nd Global Digital Forum.
