Four Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2023
Predicting the future is always difficult, especially in a rapidly shifting field like cybersecurity. But many of the cyberattacks we’ve witnessed over the past year have been indicative of broader trends, and we’re confident that these trends will persist into 2023. Here’s a brief summary of what to expect, along with some suggestions for how companies can protect themselves:
Remote work will continue to create new cyberthreats.
Remote work presents a range of cyberthreats, from using unsecured WiFi without a VPN to clicking on malicious emails. Companies can address these threats with clear channels for reporting suspicious activity, resources such as VPNs and password managers, and the development of a company-wide culture of cybersecurity.
Attack vectors are surging.
When Rockstar Games was recently hacked, cybercriminals downloaded sensitive game footage from the company’s Slack channel. Cloud-based productivity tools like Slack are major attack vectors, which is why companies need clear guidelines on data sharing, security protocols, and incident reporting mechanisms. This is even more important at a time when the average American household has 22 connected devices, many of which aren’t regularly updated with security software.
Supply chains are at greater risk of cyber intrusion.
Cyberattacks on supply chains are increasing, due to their unique vulnerabilities, such as reliance on third-party security, and the ongoing process of digital transformation in the sector. Companies can mitigate the risks they face by focusing on cybersecurity across supply chain partners, limiting access points, and providing comprehensive cybersecurity training.
Cyberattacks will keep targeting human beings.
As in previous years, the vast majority of breaches will continue to rely on social engineering to access secure networks and steal data. Cybersecurity education is the most basic prerequisite for any company trying to limit its exposure to cyberattacks. Cyber-awareness training should engage employees with relevant and compelling content, and learning should be regularly reinforced to ensure information retention.
The cyberthreat landscape is in a constant state of flux, which is why companies have to keep pace with cyber-awareness training that covers many potential cyberattacks. By building a cyber-aware workforce, you won’t just give employees the education they need to defeat today’s cyberthreats – you’ll instill principles that will protect the company from the cyberthreats of the future as well.
