Top 6 Trends in Cybersecurity for 2023
2023 is here. Learn more about the latest trends in cybersecurity to give your company an edge against cybercriminals and keep your network protected.
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Top 6 Trends in Cybersecurity for 2023
Keeping your organization protected against ever-rising cybersecurity threats can often feel like a losing battle. This is why these cybersecurity trends articles are so important.
The latest trends give your company insight into how to protect itself against cyber attacks year after year. According to an IBM report, the United States held on to its spot for the highest cost of data breaches at an average of $9.44M per incident—a whopping $5.9M more than the global average.
How can you mitigate data breaches as we kick off 2023? Let’s discuss some of the top trends in cybersecurity to keep top of mind.
1. Verifying Cloud Security
The big cloud migration is over. With many companies storing data in the cloud, it’s concerning that such a high number of data breaches were attacks on cloud servers.
Most third-party cloud storage providers do not offer security to protect sensitive data. So, it’s imperative that organizations invest in their own cloud security protocols.
2. Tightening up Mobile Security
We’re a mobile workforce. Employees can work from anywhere, and it doesn’t require a desktop computer. Securing your employee’s mobile devices can quickly become unmanageable without proper safeguards put in place from the beginning.
Companies that may not have already implemented Mobile Device Management programs will look to integrate mobile security practices into their overall security measures.
3. Revamping Remote Workforce Security Protocols
Many companies are rethinking their remote network security as the nation recovers from the unprecedented shift from in-office work to remote work. Home offices are often more vulnerable than HQ, which can isolate and control security vulnerabilities.
That being said, remote work isn’t going anywhere. 59% of workers have considered looking for a new job if their employer requires them to come to the office daily. We expect to see a larger investment in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
4. Supply Chain Cybersecurity
Our global supply chain is in crisis. Organizations have been forced to use third-party apps or vendors to execute parts of their supply chain they might not have otherwise used, leaving them open to cyber attacks.
It’s important to implement strict third-party risk management policies to protect your company’s sensitive data and your customer’s personal identifiable information (PII).
5. Creating a Security-Aware Culture
Human error is the cause of most intrusions. So in 2023, we’re expecting companies to make significant efforts to strengthen their cybersecurity awareness training initiatives. This means taking a meaningful, strategic move to educate employees at every organizational level using comprehensive security awareness programs.
6. Adopting Zero-Trust Architecture
David McKeown, the DoD’s acting Chief Information Officer, explains the Zero Trust Strategy and Roadmap introduced in November 2022,
“Zero trust is a framework for moving beyond relying on perimeter-based cybersecurity defense tools alone and basically assuming that breach has occurred within our boundary and responding accordingly.”
It’s the idea that organizations’ security teams operate as if the company is already compromised and uses recurring authentication to discourage potential adversaries. With this type of strategy, it’s crucial also to implement clear and actionable cybersecurity awareness training to employees.
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We have made it our business to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and offer end-to-end cybersecurity services. We’re also DoD contractors and have maintained networks to the NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 standards since they came into existence, making us ironclad and authorized to handle sensitive government data.
Let’s work together to fortify your company for 2023. Schedule an initial consultation with our team today!