2023 Cybersecurity Trends: What You Need to Know to Stay Protected
Businesses must be vigilant and ready to anticipate evolving cybersecurity threats and trends in 2023. The attack surface has increased due to the surge in remote work, cloud usage, AI, and IoT, making it necessary to stay alert. In this regard, we have highlighted 20 cybersecurity trends to keep an eye on:
- Security of Remote Workers
- Phishing and Social Engineering
- Ransomware
- Cloud Security
- Security of the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Quantum Computing
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Security of the Supply Chain
- Cyber Espionage
- Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Security
- Security of 5G networks
- Blockchain Security
- Security of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Cybercrime as a Service (CaaS)
- Cyber Insurance
- Cyber Hygiene
- Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
- Cybersecurity Regulations
These cybersecurity trends demand that companies implement robust security protocols, educate employees on risk identification and cybersecurity practices, maintain strong password hygiene, and have backup and disaster recovery solutions in place. Cybersecurity is critical, and businesses must prioritize defense by investing in training and retaining cybersecurity professionals, outsourcing cybersecurity tasks, and ensuring compliance with relevant government protocols.
