Protecting the systems that power modern life 4 min read · Tue, Apr 14 2026 News Research in Focus cybersecurity Critical Infrastructure Protection Distributed Systems Security AI machine learning The modern world runs on interconnected cyber-physical and distributed digital systems. When cyber-physical systems are compromised, the consequences can extend into the physical world. A cyberattack on a maritime system can disrupt supply chains. A breach in financial infrastructure can destabilize economies. An autonomous system exploit can paralyze transportation networks. These scenarios raise a fundamental question: how can digital and cyber-physical systems be designed to remain secure and resilient in increasingly complex environments? For three decades, KAUST Professor Roberto Di
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Cyber resilience matters: KAUST R&D strengthens KSA systems amid IT outages 1 min read · Tue, Oct 8 2024 News Clip News KAUST is leading efforts to enhance cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia and beyond, particularly in the wake of recent incidents like the CrowdStrike software disruption, by conducting cutting-edge research aimed at securing critical infrastructure, developing practical solutions for vulnerabilities, and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government to build resilient digital systems essential for national security.
