第14章サイバー資源の品質とサイバーコンピューティングのガバナンス

In addition to the smart ecosystem services mentioned in the previous subsection, Industry 5.0 supersociety solutions combine various platforms and technologies such as autonomous systems platforms, advanced robotics platforms, nanotechnology, super compute, and autonomous super systems platforms. These solutions are typically deployed on top of a hybrid cloud/blockchain environment today. Supersociety platforms enable AI-powered robots, and supersociety technologies (e.g., nanotechnology, super compute) make it possible to improve existing services to further enable smart ecosystems services. The various supersociety platforms operate on top of secure cloud/blockchain platforms that are managed using established cloud/blockchain security/trust architectures as well as cloud governance processes. In general, because the underlying services that are part of these platforms can be assembled as mashups by combining services from multiple cloud platforms, it is necessary to consider the cybersecurity mechanisms discussed in Cloud Applications Frameworks Assurance in order to understand how to best secure cloud mashups. In this subsection, we briefly discuss the security vulnerability and defenses required when leveraging specific supersociety platforms and technologies.

Autonomous systems platforms are an essential component of the future of artificial intelligence. They provide the tools and frameworks for building, testing, and deploying autonomous systems (e.g., self-driving cars, drones) that can operate in a variety of environments. However, there are various data security/privacy, regulatory challenges, and ethical concerns associated with autonomous systems platforms. The fact that autonomous systems rely on large amounts of data raises concerns around data security and privacy. As was the case for smart ecosystems AI/ML platforms discussed earlier, which face the same type of issues, it may not always be possible to simply rely on the establishment of cloud security/trust architectures and cloud governance processes. Using third-party tools to address the lack of scalability of a CSP’s cloud platform may introduce vulnerabilities and requires additional defense mechanisms. The deployment of autonomous systems is also subject to various regulations and standards that are not typically covered by cloud security/ trust architectures and governance processes. Therefore additional security architecture components and processes will need to be researched and provided based on the domain of application of the autonomous platform. Finally, autonomous systems raise ethical concerns around issues such as accountability, transparency, and bias. These aspects should be covered in the cloud security/trust architectures and cloud governance processes.

Supersociety advanced robotics platforms provide the tools and frameworks for building, testing, and deploying AI-powered robots (e.g., cyborgs, swarmbots) that can work alongside humans. The technical challenges associated with securing advanced robotics platforms are analogous to those of securing autonomous systems platforms, which were covered in Supersociety Autonomous Systems Platform Assurance. Refer to that discussion to review the security challenges and associated defenses that must be put in place. In addition to these technical challenges, there are also allied social, legal, and ethical issues for seamless integration of humanoids into our societies. There is a lot of research focused on this aspect today. One question is whether there should be special laws to govern robots.

Nanotechnology is one of the supersociety technologies that make it possible to improve existing services to further enable smart ecosystems services and support supersociety platforms. The emergence of nanotechnology presents an entirely new set of potential risks, as well as potential solutions to cybersecurity. Because nanotechnology involves the manipulation of matter on an atomic or molecular scale, it is not too far-fetched to think that it could enable the development of “smart” materials that could detect and react to malicious software or threats. Nanotechnology could also enable the creation of tiny sensors that could detect unauthorized access to networks or data. The use of nanotechnology in cybersecurity could provide users with a greater level of privacy and security. For example, nanomaterials could be used to create encryption keys that are much more difficult to crack than current methods. In addition, the use of nanotechnology could make it easier to detect and prevent data breaches. However, the use of nanotechnology also presents some potential risks. For example, the use of nanomaterials could create new vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. Additionally, the use of nanotechnology could lead to the creation of devices or systems that are too complex for humans to understand or control.

One of the most promising applications of advanced materials in cybersecurity today is the use of graphene. This two-dimensional material, which is composed of a single layer of carbon atoms, has many properties that make it ideal for security applications. It is highly conductive, strong, and lightweight, and is impermeable to many substances. Graphene has already been used in a variety of devices, including computer chips, touchscreens, and RFID tags, and its potential for cybersecurity applications is vast. Another application of advanced materials in cybersecurity is the use of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials, such as nanotubes and nanowires, are incredibly small, making them difficult to detect. This makes them ideal for use in encryption and authentication systems, where the smallest of details can make all the difference. Additionally, nanomaterials can be used to develop new types of sensors that can detect intrusions and unauthorized access attempts.

Overall, nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the world of cybersecurity, both in terms of the solutions it offers and the risks it creates. As this technology continues to develop, it is important that the security industry works to ensure that the benefits of nanotechnology are maximized while minimizing the risks. This appears to be the only way to implement supersociety nanotechnology platforms assurance.