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.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is at the forefront of fortifying critical computer systems in Saudi Arabia and beyond — a priority highlighted during October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The recent faulty update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor software, which caused global disruptions for Microsoft Windows, underscores the urgency of KAUST’s mission to build resilient, secure digital infrastructures.
“Specifically, in my group, we focus on how to build more secure and resilient energy systems as a critical priority, especially in KSA,” said Dr. Charalambos Konstantinou, associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He sees KAUST collaboration with industry as translating research into practical solutions to protect key infrastructure.
