Transforming European Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Threat Analysis, Quantum Age, Blockchain/Crypto Risks, and Regulatory Strategies

Recep Arslan; Turgut Özseven; Metin Mutlu Aydın

Article Details

Transforming European Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Threat Analysis, Quantum Age, Blockchain/Crypto Risks, and Regulatory Strategies

Authors:

Recep Arslan | Turgut Özseven | Metin Mutlu Aydın

Publisher:

Akdeniz University

Main Topics:

Information Systems Organisation and Management

Journal:

International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Vol.17 Issue 2, pp.81-93

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355752

pISSN:

1309-0267

Keywords:

Abstract:

 European cybersecurity is rapidly evolving to address complex and emerging threats fueled by advancements in technology. AI-powered threat analysis has become a cornerstone, enabling faster detection of anomalies, predictive threat modeling, and real-time incident response. As Europe enters the quantum age, cybersecurity strategies are increasingly focused on quantum-resistant encryption to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from future quantum attacks. Simultaneously, the rise of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies introduces new vulnerabilities, such as smart contract exploits and decentralized finance DeFi fraud, requiring targeted regulatory oversight. In response, the EU is strengthening its regulatory frameworks, such as the NIS2 Directive and the Digital Operational Resilience Act DORA, to ensure a harmonized, proactive approach to cybersecurity governance, resilience, and accountability across sectors. This multifaceted strategy reflects Europes commitment to safeguarding digital sovereignty and fostering trust in its digital ecosystem. The study deals with the transformation of the European cyber security ecosystem within the framework of artificial intelligence AI supported threat analysis. The paper discusses the security risks that arise in the quantum and post-quantum era, the possibility of blockchaincrypto systems being broken by quantum computers, the limitations of the existing data set, and the need for human-like thinking skills. In addition, the European Unions EU cybersecurity policies, data privacy principles, ethical standards, transparency, accountability, and human-centered AI design approaches are examined within the scope of the EUs global norm-setting role. This article also aims to shed light on the strategic steps that will shape the future of AI-powered cyber defense. Study shows that Europe should develop artificial intelligence AI-powered cybersecurity solutions in its preparations for the post-quantum era, it also should invest in AI models that transcend current data set limits and have humanoid thinking capacities.

 European cybersecurity is rapidly evolving to address complex and emerging threats fueled by advancements in technology. AI-powered threat analysis has become a cornerstone, enabling faster detection of anomalies, predictive threat modeling, and real-time incident response. As Europe enters the quantum age, cybersecurity strategies are increasingly focused on quantum-resistant encryption to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from future quantum attacks. Simultaneously, the rise of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies introduces new vulnerabilities, such as smart contract exploits and decentralized finance DeFi fraud, requiring targeted regulatory oversight. In response, the EU is strengthening its regulatory frameworks, such as the NIS2 Directive and the Digital Operational Resilience Act DORA, to ensure a harmonized, proactive approach to cybersecurity governance, resilience, and accountability across sectors. This multifaceted strategy reflects Europes commitment to safeguarding digital sovereignty and fostering trust in its digital ecosystem. The study deals with the transformation of the European cyber security ecosystem within the framework of artificial intelligence AI supported threat analysis. The paper discusses the security risks that arise in the quantum and post-quantum era, the possibility of blockchaincrypto systems being broken by quantum computers, the limitations of the existing data set, and the need for human-like thinking skills. In addition, the European Unions EU cybersecurity policies, data privacy principles, ethical standards, transparency, accountability, and human-centered AI design approaches are examined within the scope of the EUs global norm-setting role. This article also aims to shed light on the strategic steps that will shape the future of AI-powered cyber defense. Study shows that Europe should develop artificial intelligence AI-powered cybersecurity solutions in its preparations for the post-quantum era, it also should invest in AI models that transcend current data set limits and have humanoid thinking capacities.

 European cybersecurity is rapidly evolving to address complex and emerging threats fueled by advancements in technology. AI-powered threat analysis has become a cornerstone, enabling faster detection of anomalies, predictive threat modeling, and real-time incident response. As Europe enters the quantum age, cybersecurity strategies are increasingly focused on quantum-resistant encryption to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from future quantum attacks. Simultaneously, the rise of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies introduces new vulnerabilities, such as smart contract exploits and decentralized finance DeFi fraud, requiring targeted regulatory oversight. In response, the EU is strengthening its regulatory frameworks, such as the NIS2 Directive and the Digital Operational Resilience Act DORA, to ensure a harmonized, proactive approach to cybersecurity governance, resilience, and accountability across sectors. This multifaceted strategy reflects Europes commitment to safeguarding digital sovereignty and fostering trust in its digital ecosystem. The study deals with the transformation of the European cyber security ecosystem within the framework of artificial intelligence AI supported threat analysis. The paper discusses the security risks that arise in the quantum and post-quantum era, the possibility of blockchaincrypto systems being broken by quantum computers, the limitations of the existing data set, and the need for human-like thinking skills. In addition, the European Unions EU cybersecurity policies, data privacy principles, ethical standards, transparency, accountability, and human-centered AI design approaches are examined within the scope of the EUs global norm-setting role. This article also aims to shed light on the strategic steps that will shape the future of AI-powered cyber defense. Study shows that Europe should develop artificial intelligence AI-powered cybersecurity solutions in its preparations for the post-quantum era, it also should invest in AI models that transcend current data set limits and have humanoid thinking capacities.

 European cybersecurity is rapidly evolving to address complex and emerging threats fueled by advancements in technology. AI-powered threat analysis has become a cornerstone, enabling faster detection of anomalies, predictive threat modeling, and real-time incident response. As Europe enters the quantum age, cybersecurity strategies are increasingly focused on quantum-resistant encryption to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from future quantum attacks. Simultaneously, the rise of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies introduces new vulnerabilities, such as smart contract exploits and decentralized finance DeFi fraud, requiring targeted regulatory oversight. In response, the EU is strengthening its regulatory frameworks, such as the NIS2 Directive and the Digital Operational Resilience Act DORA, to ensure a harmonized, proactive approach to cybersecurity governance, resilience, and accountability across sectors. This multifaceted strategy reflects Europes commitment to safeguarding digital sovereignty and fostering trust in its digital ecosystem. The study deals with the transformation of the European cyber security ecosystem within the framework of artificial intelligence AI supported threat analysis. The paper discusses the security risks that arise in the quantum and post-quantum era, the possibility of blockchaincrypto systems being broken by quantum computers, the limitations of the existing data set, and the need for human-like thinking skills. In addition, the European Unions EU cybersecurity policies, data privacy principles, ethical standards, transparency, accountability, and human-centered AI design approaches are examined within the scope of the EUs global norm-setting role. This article also aims to shed light on the strategic steps that will shape the future of AI-powered cyber defense. Study shows that Europe should develop artificial intelligence AI-powered cybersecurity solutions in its preparations for the post-quantum era, it also should invest in AI models that transcend current data set limits and have humanoid thinking capacities.

Article Details

Transforming European Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Threat Analysis, Quantum Age, Blockchain/Crypto Risks, and Regulatory Strategies

Authors:

Recep Arslan | Turgut Özseven | Metin Mutlu Aydın

Publisher:

Akdeniz University

Main Topics:

Information Systems Organisation and Management

Journal:

International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Vol.17 Issue 2, pp.81-93

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355752

pISSN:

1309-0267

Cyber security

artificial intelligence

post-quantum

blockchain

crypto

data privacy

regulatory strategies

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Article Details

Authors: Recep Arslan | Turgut Özseven | Metin Mutlu Aydın

Publisher: Akdeniz University

Main Topics: Information Systems Organisation and Management

Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Vol.17 Issue 2, pp.81-93

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001355752

pISSN: 1309-0267

Issues

Authors:

Recep Arslan | Turgut Özseven | Metin Mutlu Aydın

Publisher:

Akdeniz University

Main Topics:

Information Systems Organisation and Management

Journal:

International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Vol.17 Issue 2, pp.81-93

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355752

pISSN:

1309-0267