AI is rapidly transforming cybersecurity by enabling scalable anomaly detection, automated incident response, and continuous monitoring. In this talk, the implications of autonomous offensive AI is examined for cyber-physical systems and Zero Trust architectures, outline the resulting asymmetry between attackers and defenders, and propose a research agenda focused on autonomous defensive systems, self-healing infrastructure, and AI-driven cyber resilience. Furthermore, the concept of cyber resilience as a critical evolution beyond traditional cybersecurity, is presented. 

CYBERCRIME operations are becoming organized and sophisticated. 

Trends for 2024–2025 include AI-driven attacks, Ransomware-as-a-Service, Supply Chain Compromises, and a growing focus on small businesses, while phishing and social engineering continue to pose major threats.

Join us and learn more about emerging cybercrime trends, real-world cases, and practical strategies to stay safe online

Penetration Testing simulates cyberattacks to find and fix technical vulnerabilities, while Red Teaming takes a broader, goal-driven

approach that tests people, processes, and technology to evaluate an organization’s overall resilience against real-world threats.

So, you want to be an Ethical Hacker; join us to have more stories from the field.

While AI-based technologies enhance cybersecurity, they also create new opportunities for adversaries, leading to emerging challenges in cyberspace security. As a result, traditional network access control methods are insufficient to address these evolving threats. Zero Trust represents a significant shift from the traditional “Trust but Verify” approach to a “Never Trust, Always Verify” model in modern access control systems.

What is Alberta’s cybersecurity strategy for migrating to Zero Trust and addressing AI-related cybersecurity challenges?

Operational Technology (OT) systems are essential in industries like energy, healthcare, and manufacturing, to ensure the efficient functioning of vital operations. The security of OT systems has become a global industrial concern.

What are the actual security challenges associated with OT systems?

What are the security issues with IT/OT convergence?

• What are the cyber threats to Alberta and who are the main threat actors?

• What is the Government of Alberta doing to stand up to the threat actors?

The Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) is a comprehensive knowledge mobilization program aimed at addressing the critical issue of cybersecurity resiliency.