We are entering an age where intelligence is boundless. The question is how it will be used.

In this new age, cyber security is no longer a technical function. Rather, it now sits at the centre of economic growth and has become a critical test for national security, public trust and resilience. As former US President Biden warned, most future major conflicts “will be the result of a cyber breach with great consequences.” Cybercrime is now estimated to cost the world economy $10.5 trillion annually with a projected increase to $377 billion by 2028. This is a demonstrable increase from $3 trillion in 2015, and represents one of the largest transfers in economic wealth in history. 

In this context, cyber security must move beyond reactive defence. It should become a core strategy, in order to protect essential industries such as financial services, healthcare and critical infrastructure while enabling them to innovate with confidence. 

Join Jon Sopel and Dimple Ahluwalia on May 13 at King’s Place to explore how cyber security is reshaping global identities and economies growth in an age of rapid technological change.