Cybersecurity State of the Art: A Systematic Review of Current Trends and Future Developments
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The necessity for organizations, researchers, and academics to focus on cyber security in order to secretly guarantee the safety of information systems has grown in recent years. Cyber dangers are always evolving, posing a constant risk to every person and business as the need for digitalization rises. Gain a bird's-eye perspective of cyber security today by reading this essay, which covers worldwide trends, present situations, and problems and methods. We performed a comprehensive study to find out what is new in cyber security, current problems, and how to keep ahead of the curve. We also discuss where cyber defenses could go, outlining potential tactics for dealing with the ever-growing cyber threat landscape, new trends, and technological advancements like ML and AI that can automate cyberattack responses. Furthermore, the essay stresses the need for continuous adoption and cooperation among cyber ecosystem players.
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