The end of the year is always a good time to review and reflect on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and some of the new challenges that have emerged in 2023. This year has seen significant developments on many fronts, highlighting the need for continuous adaptation and improvement in our defense strategies.
In the past year we have seen increased geopolitical unrest, the rapid adoption of AI, the continued growth of ransomware attacks, and the specter of personal liability for CISOs in the event of a breach. Let’s take a look at how these factors have impacted the cybersecurity landscape and its outlook.
1. HOW GEOPOLITICS SHAPES CYBER THREAT
The current increased level of geopolitical unrest has cast a long shadow over the realm of cybersecurity. With nation states, their proxies, and non-state actors engaging in information warfare, espionage, and direct attacks to disrupt critical infrastructure, the cyber threat environment has become increasingly dangerous. The sophistication of these attacks, coupled with the substantial financial and technical resources of these actors, calls for robust cybersecurity measures and effective risk management…
