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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from an abstract philosophical concept and mathematical curiosity into one of the most transformative technological forces of the twenty-first century (Russell and Norvig, 2021; Copeland, 2000). By 2026, AI systems have become deeply embedded within global economic, political, scientific, and cultural infrastructures, reshaping how societies function at scale (Brynjolfsson and McAfee, 2014; Floridi et al., 2018). This dissertation-styl

Cybercrime has evolved from isolated hacking incidents into a global, multi-trillion-dollar shadow economy with structures and practices akin to legitimate industries. Recent estimates suggest global cybercrime damages could reach $10.5 trillion annually, surpassing the GDP of all but the world’s largest economies. Even conservative academic projections place losses at $500 billion annually, highlighting a systemic economic burden that threatens business resilience, national

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Executive Summary Ransomware has become one of the most significant and rapidly evolving cyber threats worldwide. As attacks grow more targeted, sophisticated, and destructive, organizations must adopt comprehensive, layered strategies to defend against operational disruption, data loss, financial impact, and reputational harm. This white paper examines the modern ransomware landscape, identifies key vulnerabilities, and presents actionable strategies to strengthen resilience

The proliferation of distributed systems has transformed how digital identities are managed, verified, and protected. However, traditional identity management approaches remain Centralised, vulnerable to breaches, and often fail to provide users with control over their personal data. This thesis explores a blockchain-based approach to identity management that aims to address these limitations by leveraging the decentralised, immutable, and cryptographically secure nature of b

Privacy-preserving AI in healthcare cybersecurity is a critical area of focus as the healthcare sector increasingly relies on data-driven technologies. Ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive patient information while leveraging AI capabilities is paramount. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force within the healthcare sector, offering unprecedented advancements in clinical diagnostics, predictive analytics, and personalised medicine. The abi

This study documents a multi-country investigation across more than ten West African nations, with the objective of identifying potential sites for next-generation data centres. The principal criterion guiding this assessment is freshwater availability, given its critical role in both cooling systems and sustainable operations for large-scale digital infrastructure. Freshwater is a strategic resource in this context. Beyond serving as a lifeline for communities, the rivers an