Looking into the future isn’t easy, but at this time of the year CISOs want to have at least an inkling of what’s coming. We’ve assembled a synopsis of the thinking of more than 40 cybersecurity-related companies to help provide a picture of what to expect, and it’s often not pretty. So brace yourself – it could be a rocky year.
—The success rate of cyberattacks on businesses will decrease, said Tom Okman, co-founder Nord Security, but still remain above the pre-pandemic levels. “After two years of exponential growth in cyberattacks, predicting the opposite may seem counter-intuitive. But security issues appeared on the radar for a lot of companies, possibly enough to compel many to invest in cybersecurity. The foretasted retreat of the pandemic will lead a part of the workforce to return to the office or adapt a hybrid form of work instead of full work from home. This will reduce potential access points for hackers. Meanwhile, those who opt for permanent remote work will have had the time to address the security issues overlooked in the rushed transition from offices.”
—The cybersecurity skills gap combined with the Great Resignation will see cybersecurity…
