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times in cybersecurity incidents , but it will also help address the critical talent gap that exists in the global cybersecurity landscape .”
Though AI presents a swathe of opportunities for every industry , including defence and intelligence , it also presents some very real challenges and threats .
“ We are already seeing adversarial nations leveraging AI to great effect in some cases , and those adversaries don ’ t hold themselves to the same standards , ethics and principles as allied nations ,” she says . “ The defence ecosystem has to figure out how to strike the right balance between rapidly adopting and leveraging these commercial technologies for good , while also taking a thoughtful , principled , and responsible approach – and keeping in mind that adversaries are not slowing down one bit .”
The role of culture reform and bureaucratic courage Maxwell is keen to reiterate that the success of the allied defence ecosystem hinges on more than just technology . “ The next great power competition will likely be won or lost based on the speed at which new tech can be developed AND adopted - including capabilities like cloud , cybersecurity and AI , and a focus on more software-centric capability going forward .”
She adds : “ This is not a technology development race ; it is a technology adoption race , and to be successful , we have to get defence culture right . This requires bureaucratic courage – to cut through red tape and transform legacy processes in a way that aligns with the transformation defence organisations are trying to drive .”
36 July 2023