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<p>Preface ix</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 An Overview of Our Merged Physical and Digital Worlds and Cybersecurity 1</b></p> <p>Five Reasons for the Increase in Cyberattacks 3</p> <p>Cyber Wake-Up Calls, Breaches, and the Need to Catch Up 6</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Cyber Threats, Targets, and Digital Convergence 9</b></p> <p>The Root of the Security Problem Explained 9</p> <p>Cyber Safety: The Nature of the Problem 10</p> <p>Cyber Solutions for the New Digital Ecosystem 12</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Common Cyber Threats and Defensive Tools 15</b></p> <p>Social Engineering and Identity Theft 16</p> <p>Phishing 18</p> <p>Ransomware 21</p> <p>Botnets 24</p> <p>DDoS Attacks 26</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Cyber Threat Targets 29</b></p> <p>Software Supply Chains 29</p> <p>Internet of Things and Mobility 31</p> <p>Insider Threats 32</p> <p>The Cloud 34</p> <p>Critical Infrastructure Protection 36</p> <p>The Convergence Supply Chain for IT and OT 39</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation 43</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Artificial Intelligence: What Is It? 47</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Types of Artificial Intelligence 49</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 8 Some Subdomains of Artificial Intelligence 51</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9 Big Data and Data Analytics 55</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 10 Generative Artificial Intelligence 59</b></p> <p>Industry Competing in Developing Generative AI 61</p> <p>Optimizing the Supply Chain 62</p> <p>Applications of AI in Supply Chain Management for Business Scalability 63</p> <p>Mind-Blowing Generative AI Statistics 64</p> <p><b>Chapter 11 The State of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cybersecurity: Some Insights and Statistics 67</b></p> <p>AI and ML for Analytics 68</p> <p>The State of AI in Business 70</p> <p><b>Chapter 12 How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Cybersecurity 79</b></p> <p>Mitigating AI Threats 83</p> <p><b>Chapter 13 The Other Side of the Artificial Intelligence Cyber Coin 89</b></p> <p>Evolution of Threats in the Age of AI 90</p> <p>AI-Generated Polymorphic Malware 94</p> <p>The Employees, Risk of Using AI 96</p> <p>AI-Generated Deepfakes 96</p> <p>AI Is Also Being Used by Hackers to Break Passwords More Quickly 100</p> <p><b>Chapter 14 Responding to Artificial Intelligence Cyber Threats 103</b></p> <p>Generative AI for Cyber Defense 110</p> <p>AI Security at the Hardware Level 112</p> <p><b>Chapter 15 Artificial Intelligence and Privacy 115</b></p> <p>Health Care and Privacy 117</p> <p><b>Chapter 16 Artificial Intelligence and Ethics 119</b></p> <p>Computer Vision: Creating an Ethical Framework 121</p> <p>Governmental Roles in Regulating AI 122</p> <p>AI and the Prospects for the Future 130</p> <p><b>Chapter 17 The Interface Between Humans and Computers 141</b></p> <p>Biology of Humans and Machines 144</p> <p><b>Chapter 18 Artificial Intelligence and Health Care 147</b></p> <p>Cyber Threats 147</p> <p>AI Transforming Health Care 148</p> <p><b>Chapter 19 The Internet of Things 151</b></p> <p>What Is the Internet of Things? 151</p> <p>Attack Vulnerability of the Internet of Things 153</p> <p>Standard and Regulations for IoT 154</p> <p>Smart Cities 155</p> <p><b>Chapter 20 5g 159</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 21 Quantum Computing 163</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 22 Quantum Technologies and Cybersecurity 167</b></p> <p>Quantum Computing Is Already Here in Some Forms 169</p> <p><b>Chapter 23 Quantum Internet of Things 173</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 24 The Holy Digital Grail: Cybersecurity Risk Management 177</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 25 The Urgency of Having a Cyber Risk Management Plan 181</b></p> <p>The NIST Framework 183</p> <p>New Securities Exchange Corporation Cybersecurity Regulations 183</p> <p>Risk Management Pillars for the New Technological Era 184</p> <p>Risk Management Strategies at the Organizational Level 187</p> <p>All-Inclusive Approach to Risk Management 188</p> <p>Tools to Help Enable Cyber Risk Management: Encryption and Cryptography 189</p> <p>Digital Conversion Tools 189</p> <p>Cybersecurity Equals Economic Resilience 190</p> <p>The Need for Government and Industry Cooperation 191</p> <p>Conclusion: Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Our Digital Future 195</p> <p>Notes 197</p> <p>Acknowledgments 217</p> <p>About the Author 219</p> <p>Index 221</p>

<p><B>CHUCK BROOKS</B> is a seasoned executive and consultant with over 25 years’ experience in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, marketing, business development, and government relations. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, where he teaches graduate courses on risk management, homeland security, and cybersecurity.

<p><B>A FASCINATING EXPLORATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE LATEST TECH ON MODERN COMMERCE</B> <p>In <i>Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, IoT, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security</i>, author Chuck Brooks, a distinguished executive and consultant, offers a compelling guide to the forefront of technology. As innovation accelerates at an unprecedented pace, Brooks demystifies the explosive growth of technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing, among others. This book delves into how these advancements are reshaping industries, posing new challenges, and unveiling unprecedented opportunities. <p>Brooks skillfully navigates the complexities of the digital age, shedding light on the potential disruptions to commerce and the critical infrastructures at the heart of society. He addresses the pivotal cybersecurity concerns that businesses, from startups to multinational corporations, must anticipate in the face of rapid technological evolution. With an emphasis on clarity and comprehension, <i>Inside Cyber</i> eschews technical jargon, making the subject matter accessible to a broad audience, including managers, directors, technology enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the interplay between technology, business, and society. <p>This insightful exploration serves not only as an indispensable resource for business leaders and entrepreneurs but also as a vital addition to the collection of anyone eager to understand the dynamics of digital transformation in our world today

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