Top cybersecurity predictions in 2023

2022 saw a barrage of sophisticated cyber attacks due to the Russia-Ukraine war, growing hacktivism, and surging attacks against machines and drones. Globally, security leaders from government and private sectors alike will do well to remember that prevention is better than finding a cure. Ensuring this is possible by adopting a security-first approach that aligns with businesses' compliance and sustainability goals. It could also go a long way in securing their long-term growth.

Here is a list of top cybersecurity predictions in 2023 as curated by the leading research organizations in tax, audit, and security:

Digital transformation and cloud computing is accelerating, and so is the pace of attack surface expansion. This has led to businesses veering away from endpoint solutions to more integrated platforms offering holistic solutions. Security leaders and cybersecurity firms are working towards reducing complexity, including behavior-based single-point authentication and embedding GRC-centric security tools in the design phase of products and services itself.

2023 will also be The year of SASE or Secure Access Service Edge. It is no news that data is gradually becoming more diverse, distributed, and vulnerable than ever, and user diversity further complicates the entire scenario. SASE facilitates simplified solutions, tighter and extensively integrated technology stacks, and an achievable alignment between operational excellence and data security. This is why it is getting massive adoption by businesses looking forward to securing data on the edge of the network with minimal distance to the end user.

Social engineering continues to be a significant threat. Its active role in Business Email Compromise (BEC), deep fakes, and shapeshifting ransomware is a huge cause of worry for businesses and security leaders. Cybercrime-as-a-service provides more avenues for blackmail, extortion, and data theft. Attacks are being designed to target organizations' specific technology stacks. Multinationals are caught in the crosshairs, as it is difficult to endure prolonged outages caused by such advanced cybercrimes.

Industrial entities are encouraging the upgradation of their tech stack and grappling to retain talented and skilled professionals. The struggle is real, as demand for cybersecurity professionals is outpacing supply. Skill and consequent regulatory gaps will continue to plague the public and private sectors without actionable measures.

2023 will see critical infrastructure constantly targeted by cybercriminals, compelling government authorities to introduce stringent pre-policy cybersecurity standards. Businesses will have to equip their infrastructure and processes to adapt to changing industry norms. New high-quality reporting, cyber insurance, and pre-compliance standards will come into effect. In case of cyber incidents, those found violating or neglecting policy regulations won't qualify for insurance.

Linux operating systems (OS) are considered in the zero-threat region due to their purpose-built systems, community-built standards, and overall performance. But cybercriminals are touted to catch up with these systems sooner than expected. Therefore, it is only wise for businesses to deploy versatile, compatible, and robust tools to protect operating systems, networks, and assets.

The widespread adoption of 5G technology has made data more fluid and exploding than it ever was. With an entirely new high-speed dimension come unprecedented and enormously devastating cyber threats. Due to 5G, weak IoT standards, and constantly expanding Application Programming Interface (API), loopholes and cracks are bound to be exploited by rogue elements. This means businesses must secure their applications by integrating security into the design infrastructure. A cybersecurity-first application stack is the need of the hour to prevent massive cyber attacks.

Digital transformation and cloud computing is accelerating, and so is the pace of attack surface expansion. This has led to businesses veering away from endpoint solutions to more integrated platforms offering holistic solutions. Security leaders and cybersecurity firms are working towards reducing complexity, including behavior-based single-point authentication and embedding GRC-centric security tools in the design phase of products and services itself.

2023 will also be The year of SASE or Secure Access Service Edge. It is no news that data is gradually becoming more diverse, distributed, and vulnerable than ever, and user diversity further complicates the entire scenario. SASE facilitates simplified solutions, tighter and extensively integrated technology stacks, and an achievable alignment between operational excellence and data security. This is why it is getting massive adoption by businesses looking forward to securing data on the edge of the network with minimal distance to the end user.

Social engineering continues to be a significant threat. Its active role in Business Email Compromise (BEC), deep fakes, and shapeshifting ransomware is a huge cause of worry for businesses and security leaders. Cybercrime-as-a-service provides more avenues for blackmail, extortion, and data theft. Attacks are being designed to target organizations' specific technology stacks. Multinationals are caught in the crosshairs, as it is difficult to endure prolonged outages caused by such advanced cybercrimes.

Industrial entities are encouraging the upgradation of their tech stack and grappling to retain talented and skilled professionals. The struggle is real, as demand for cybersecurity professionals is outpacing supply. Skill and consequent regulatory gaps will continue to plague the public and private sectors without actionable measures.

2023 will see critical infrastructure constantly targeted by cybercriminals, compelling government authorities to introduce stringent pre-policy cybersecurity standards. Businesses will have to equip their infrastructure and processes to adapt to changing industry norms. New high-quality reporting, cyber insurance, and pre-compliance standards will come into effect. In case of cyber incidents, those found violating or neglecting policy regulations won't qualify for insurance.

Linux operating systems (OS) are considered in the zero-threat region due to their purpose-built systems, community-built standards, and overall performance. But cybercriminals are touted to catch up with these systems sooner than expected. Therefore, it is only wise for businesses to deploy versatile, compatible, and robust tools to protect operating systems, networks, and assets.

The widespread adoption of 5G technology has made data more fluid and exploding than it ever was. With an entirely new high-speed dimension come unprecedented and enormously devastating cyber threats. Due to 5G, weak IoT standards, and constantly expanding Application Programming Interface (API), loopholes and cracks are bound to be exploited by rogue elements. This means businesses must secure their applications by integrating security into the design infrastructure. A cybersecurity-first application stack is the need of the hour to prevent massive cyber attacks.

Our cybersecurity experts are well aware of these predictions, which empowers them to advise businesses in choosing the right cybersecurity solution to ensure their long-term growth. Trust Cybalt - one of the leading cybersecurity firms in the USA, to secure your growth today.