2022 saw a massive increase in cybercrime which led to new technologies being formed to assist in lowering the risk of attack for many organisations. Cybercriminals over the years have upped the ante and have become smarter and more discreet. This means organisations need to be even more aware and implement effective security strategies.
There have been a few predictions made for cybersecurity in 2023 and we will discuss them in this article.
Prediction 1 – The blend of IoT and shadow IT
The first of these predictions is that security teams may have their work set out for them with the blend of IoT and shadow IT. IoT devices are manufactured with mass production in mind and convenience and appeal are prioritised over security fundamentals, leaving them with weak credentials. With billions of devices connected to the internet around the world, this leaves many at bay for cyberattacks. IoT has multiplied in shadow IT systems recently which leaves these weakly protected devices at risk as they are outside the control of organised security platforms. A poorly configured IoT device is a hazard, even within a strong perimeter which means an IoT device in a shadow IT system increases susceptibility.
Prediction 2 – A rise in ransomware attacks
There has been a rise in sophisticated ransomware attacks, putting data exfiltration at the forefront. This leads us to the next prediction for 2023. This rise poses a big risk for organisations as sensitive data can be held for ransom or published on the dark web and only a pay-out can stop the leak. Criminals are finding it easier to breach organisations’ security, therefore these types of attacks are likely to increase. Organisations need to look at implementing security strategies that are beyond conventional data protection.
Prediction 3 – DevSecOps is likely to go up
Another prediction is that DevSecOps is likely to go up. A critical component of having advantageous security measures for 2023 will be securing developer environments. A common approach that will be seen this year is DevSecOps practices that are in line with zero-trust architectures.
Prediction 4 – The challenge of people
Another concerning and hard-to-swallow prediction we will discuss is that unfortunately, people will be the biggest risk when it comes to cybersecurity risks and this is for a myriad of organisations. Regardless of the training that goes into getting people up to speed, people unfortunately still leave entry points open for threat actors through social engineering, phishing or lapses through sharing passwords and login details.
Prediction 5 – The heightened responsibility of CISOs
The final prediction is that the role of CISOs is one that is going to be of the highest significance when it comes to ethical responsibility. Cybersecurity comes with a range of different ethics, like any other industry, however, with access to sensitive data, the role of anyone working in cybersecurity is to behave ethically. CISOs unfortunately deal with many pressures of ensuring ethical behaviour as well as taking the brunt when attacks do happen. Although this is the reality, they need to ensure their knowledge is constantly being updated with what is happening in the industry to be on top of things.
2023 is a new year, with new opportunities for threats, which means you need to get your organisation’s cybersecurity effectively secure. Contact us to help you find the best solution for your business.
