Advancing Cybersecurrity through AI: Insights from EU and Candidate Nations

Artificial Intelligence technologies are changing many sectors, but they also bring difficult challenges, especially in cybersecurity and data protection.As the adoption of artificial intelligence increases, countries face growing threats from cybercrime and must implement frameworks strong data protection.This study examines the connections between artificial intelligence, cyber security and data protection in relation to Albania and North Macedonia's progress towards integration into the European Union.The challenges and progress that these countries are experiencing to reach EU standards are assessed, especially in relation to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Using qualitative methods, including policy analysis and case studies, will help determine the effectiveness of cybersecurity and data protection frameworks.