Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by both cybercriminals and cybersecurity professionals to enhance attack capabilities and threat detection.The Zero Trust security model, based on continuous authentication and authorization, is replacing traditional perimeter-based security models.Advancements in quantum computing pose risks to current encryption methods, driving the need for quantum-resistant cryptography.The commercialization of ransomware via Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms has led to a surge in ransomware attacks across various sectors.