Cybersecurity trends for businesses in 2023
The cybersecurity field has seen several events in recent years, such as remote working during the pandemic and the rise of AI. Now let’s take a look at the predictions for digital security in 2023, to understand the risks and precautions you need to take for your business.
The impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine
As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its second year, economic uncertainty and inflation are impacting cybersecurity. We are being alerted to an increase in attacks, which is encouraging companies to be more vigilant when it comes to IT security.
Although organizations are looking to rapidly deploy resources globally, it is likely that the conflict in Europe will continue to have a negative impact on cybersecurity.
Teleworking, a sustainable mode of operation?
Since 2020, in the midst of a pandemic, teleworking has become a new way of working to adopt. It continues to grow in 2023, but it also brings security risks and attacks for businesses.
Remote working is leading to increased use of personal devices on corporate networks, which can be a source of concern for digital security teams. IT departments can no longer be certain, remotely, of the identity of the user requesting access to sensitive data, for example. This opens the door to many scams because there is less direct communication.
However, it is possible to train employees in cybersecurity to inform them and help them avoid the pitfalls of the Internet.
Automation: a trend to follow?
The volume of data is growing much faster than cybersecurity teams can manage. It is therefore becoming more and more common to automate certain tasks to focus on more complex aspects.
Algorithms can analyze data in real time more efficiently than a human, freeing up time for security teams. Additionally, automation, combined with AI, helps reduce costs for the business.
Improvements in the area of automation make this trend something to follow, although it doesn’t replace an IT security team in your company.
A shortage of cybersecurity experts
With the growing demand for IT security around the world, a shortage of qualified professionals is expected. To maintain optimal security, it is recommended to train your staff so that they can handle cyberattacks.
Developing the skills of existing employees helps reduce costs and is beneficial for everyone. Employees will be more likely to stay with the company, feeling valued, and this can also attract potential new employees. This brings real added value to your business.
The American administration recently published a national cybersecurity strategy, but in Europe, nothing has yet been established at this level. We therefore recommend that companies opt for their own IT security measures according to their budget, whether by hiring cybersecurity experts, training their own staff or automating certain tasks.