Cybersecurity: An Expanding Cornerstone of National Security

The Chairman for the Lower House Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation implied the proximate proposal of a new national cybersecurity framework. This comes as the national banking and stock commission highlights the likelihood of internal incentives curving cybersecurity incident reporting. 

Meanwhile industry experts consider success factors for operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, proximate quantum computing applications and their individual challenges.    

This week in Tech news and developments:

Cybersecurity 

PVEM Deputy: Cybersecurity Should Be a National Priority

Given its proximity to national security, cybersecurity should be at the forefront of the national political agenda, said Javier Lopez Casarin, Deputy, Partido Verde, and Chairman, Lower House Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation. 

CNBV Reports 28 Cybersecurity Incidents

Mexico’s National Banking and Stocks Commission (CNBV) has verified the occurrence of 28 cybersecurity incidents over the course of the year, a figure it estimates is grossly unrepresentative. This necessitates the elimination of incentives barring the way for mandatory reporting, said Luis Lima, ISS General Director, CNBV, at the Cooperative Congress 2022. 

The Rise of Industrial Cybersecurity

Threat actors are finding a very lucrative area in the OT space, and security experts are at a clear disadvantage on the defensive side. Nevertheless, there are a series of steps and activities that can help them to enhance their cybersecurity posture, protect their OT assets and manage cyber risks in an orderly, focused and prioritized manner, said Alexandro Fernández, OT Cybersecurity Leader, Coca-Cola FEMSA. 

Quantum Computing

When the Super Small Transforms the Super Big

Quantum computing is expected to bring dramatic benefits to the business world. Having orders of magnitude of incremental computing power will allow companies — and governments — to tackle very complex challenges across areas that include cybersecurity, healthcare and logistics, said MBN expert contributor Alexis Langagne. 

Avoiding AI Mistakes in Quantum Computing 

The accelerated development and application of AI has not been without its challenges and unintended consequences. Now, as advances and milestones are being attained in the field of quantum computing, Josep Martorell, Associate Director, Barcelona Supercomputing Center, warns of two immediate challenges: flattening the curve of expectations and technological sovereignty.