US National Cyber Director calls for global cybersecurity overhaul at Riyadh forum
RIYADH: Cyberspace has become increasingly fragile due to decades of prioritizing innovation and market efficiency over security, according to experts at the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh.
The discussion highlighted that attackers, often organized in syndicates, have outpaced defenders, who are typically constrained by operating in silos, making cybersecurity a global challenge that requires collective action.
US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis stressed the inherent vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, attributing it to the rapid pace of technological development.
“For 50 years, as we’ve developed the internet and all of the associated technologies, innovation and market efficiency have been the predominant drivers, and safety has always been the poor third child in the corner,” he said.
This oversight, he highlighted, has left many systems challenging to defend, with resilience often being an afterthought.
Inglis emphasized the importance of moving beyond isolated defense strategies, advocating for closer collaboration between governments, private sectors,…
