Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.7906/indecs.24.4.7

Unified Future of Security and Defense in the Digital Age

Krunoslav Antoliš orcid.org/0009-0002-6203-7522 ; The University of Applied Sciences in Criminal Investigation and Public Security, Zagreb, Croatia *

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

The rapid evolution of threats in cyberspace, physical domains, and geopolitical landscapes necessitates an integrated approach to security and defense. This article examines the current state of security across cybersecurity, physical security, national defense, and corporate security, identifying emerging threats and innovative defense mechanisms. We propose hypotheses on the efficacy of Zero Trust frameworks, AI-driven threat detection, and hybrid warfare countermeasures. Our findings highlight the need for adaptive, multi-layered security strategies to mitigate risks in an increasingly interconnected world.

Keywords

cybersecurity; national defense; zero trust; AI in security; hybrid warfare

Hrčak ID:

347878

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/347878

Publication date:

31.8.2026.

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