Ethical Cybersecurity: Everyone's Responsibility

Ethical and responsible AI not only protects organizations from cyberattacks, but also ensures that automated decisions respect the rights and freedoms of individuals. For professionals entering the business world, understanding the importance of these practices is essential to building a safe and just digital future.

Statistics that underscore the need for ethical cybersecurity:

1. The figures speak for themselves. According to Cybersecurity Venturesthe costs of global cybercrime are estimated at $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.
2. In 2023, 81% of organizations faced ransomware attacks and 48% of them paid the ransom (SpyCloud 2023 Ransomware Defense Report). This data highlights the urgency of implementing robust and ethical cybersecurity measures.

Without shared responsibility, our data will continue to be at risk..

It is often believed that cyber security is the sole responsibility of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or the Data Protection Officer (DPO). However, the reality is that everyone, both collectively and individually, is responsible. Responsible IA must be technically and socially robust, as even well-intentioned systems can cause accidental harm. Organizations must ensure minimal human intervention in automated decisions to ensure ethical and non-discriminatory choices.

The creation of specific policies and working methodologies is essential to analyze and prevent the potential risks and harmful consequences of AI. Responsible AI must be both technically and socially robust. Even if these systems are designed with the best intentions, they can cause accidental harm if not properly managed.

"The security professional has to be someone with ethics. Security is about protecting people, not hurting people." Bruce Schneier

Protecting data and systems in an ethical manner is essential to building a digital future that benefits everyone. As professionals, we must take this responsibility seriously, contributing to a more secure and ethical business environment.

Organizations must ensure minimal human intervention in the automated decisions of AI systems, thus guaranteeing ethical, non-discriminatory choices that respect the rights and freedoms of the people whose information is processed. Only with ethical and regulated AI will we be able to guarantee a digital future that benefits everyone and respects our fundamental rights.