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Every minute, trillions of bytes of data move across digital networks, connecting people, businesses and governments. By 2025, experts predict the total data volume to exceed 180 zettabytes. From personal messages and online banking to controlling critical infrastructure like power grids and transportation systems, our daily lives are increasingly stored online. While technology has revolutionized how we live and work, it has also opened the door to a new breed of threats from cybercriminals, hackers and even nation-states looking to steal data, disrupt operations or cause real-world harm. To combat these ever-evolving threats and safeguard our digital lives, cybersecurity has […]