EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
WHAT CYBERSECURITY ISSUES MUST BE IMPROVED IN THE COMING YEARS ?
Gartner , a technological research firm , recently presented seven security trends for this year and showed , at the center of its model , how every organization is expanding digitally with the standardization of hybrid work and how this is making centralized cybersecurity control obsolete .
The extensive digitization of processes in the digital supply chain has made it a target for ransomware attacks , especially concerning vulnerabilities to embedded systems .
These variables point to a shift in IT leaders from technology experts to corporate strategists who manage cyber-risks . Gartner lists seven vulnerabilities that will dominate the digital environment in this and coming years :
• Cybersecurity mesh : It is a new concept in security architecture that enables enterprises to deploy and integrate security into their assets , wherever they are
• Distributed decisions : To support business priorities , IT leaders need to operate in a fast and agile manner , in decentralized locations enabling timely decisions
• Beyond knowledge : Progressive organizations are going beyond outdated compliance-based awareness campaigns and investing in holistic behavioral and culture change programs designed to bring safer ways of working
On the following pages , we ask three experts what companies need to do to improve their cybersecurity .
• Expansion of the attack surface : According to Gartner , remote work will leave 18 % of experts working from home
• Identity system defense : Criminals are increasingly exploiting the misuse of credentials to access networks and achieve their goals
• Digital supply chain risks : Gartner predicts that by 2025 , 45 % of organizations worldwide will experience attacks on their supply chain management software
• Manufacturer consolidation : Security products are converging and manufacturers are consolidating security functions within single platforms , in addition to introducing sales and licensing options to make product bundles more attractive
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