Energy Minister saudi Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al-Saud
The energy sector is a major victim of cyber attacks
He said that the energy sector is the most affected by cyber attacks. What makes these attacks even more dangerous is that they do not require weapons or military marches. He also said that cyber attacks are creating huge consequences in the energy sector. Saudi Arabia has already made great strides in countering cyber attacks. These attacks come without warning or knowledge of the source. Therefore, it is most important to be extremely careful in this regard. Prince Abdul Aziz said that people should not take things for granted.
Global cooperation is essential to combat the threat
Similar to global cooperation against terrorism, there is a need for cooperation among the nations of the world against cyber-attacks. Cyber attacks have grown into a global threat that requires a collective response. Statistics show that every 11 seconds there is a cyber attack in some part of the world. There are various reasons behind these attacks, including political or ideological. It is imperative to find new ways to deal with this global threat. He also said that Saudi Arabia has been able to go a long way in this regard.
A new global approach is needed
The world needs a new approach to protect itself from emerging cyber threats, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology told the Global Cyber Security Forum in Riyadh. The threat of hackers is also evolving rapidly. He warned that with the advent of artificial intelligence, quantum computers, etc., they have the potential to subvert even the world’s best sober security arrangements. He said that Saudi Arabia has risen to second place globally in the ranking of cyber security, but it needs to acquire more expertise in this regard to maintain that position. He said that this is the time to think away from the traditional way.