Authors: Goswami Jaygiri
Abstract: With the recent explosion of technology, cybersecurity is now a necessity to protect sensitive data, critical systems, and individual privacy. This review paper examines the existing state of cybersecurity, detailing some of the principal threats and countermeasures, related problems, and future paths. We particularly concentrate on AI, zero-trust architecture, blockchain, and quantum-resilient cryptography from a security viewpoint. We also touch on human factors, governance, and other cyber risk avoidance measures that deserve more research. This article provides a comprehensive overview of present and future directions in cybersecurity while assisting scholars, decision makers, and practitioners of cybersecurity.