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Saudi Journal of Economics and Finance (SJEF)
Volume-9 | Issue-07 | 212-224
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The Economic Impact of AI-Driven Cybersecurity in Preventing Digital Trade Disruptions in Emerging Markets
Oluwatobi J. Banjo, Oluwatimilehin E. Banjo, Festus I. Ojedokun, Olawale C. Olawore, Victor O. Okoh, Kazeem O. Oyerinde, Taiwo R. Aiki, Beverly B. Tambari, Tunde O. Olafimihan, Jonathan E. Kozah, Funmilayo C. Olawore
Published : July 7, 2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/sjef.2025.v09i07.002
Abstract
This paper analyzes the economic and strategic ramifications of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions in alleviating digital commerce disruptions in emerging economies. The effects of AI-enhanced security solutions on digital resilience and global economic relations are examined under escalating cyber threats and regulatory chaos. Researchers are examining the impact of security policies, including AI, on technology resilience and international economic connections, in response to the increasing prevalence of cyberattacks and political instability. Data was collected from several rising nations for this study between 2023 and 2025. Data breaches, system failures, intellectual property theft, and reputational damage can be mitigated, and markets that use artificial intelligence cybersecurity technologies have seen a 78% drop in successful cyberattacks, with an average cost savings of $4.2 million per incident averted, according to studies. The research demonstrates that those governments engaging in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions had a 21.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in digital commerce volume, far above that of comparable nations that did not invest. This signifies a clear multiplier effect on the economy. The results demonstrate that heightened participation in the global digital economy is associated with cybersecurity expertise. This research changes the way we think about cybersecurity, especially hacking, as more than just a technical safety measure. It talks about how AI-enhanced cybersecurity is important for advancing state digital sovereignty, especially in the Global South. Researchers say that lawmakers, regulators, and business leaders should put money into things like AI-driven threat detection, automated incident response, and predictive analytics. Not only do these kinds of activities make digital systems better, but they also help the economy flourish and link more with the digital economy around the world.
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