Predictions for the Cybersecurity Landscape in 2025

The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing rapid transformation this year, driven by technological advancements and emerging threats.

At Markerstudy, we take information security seriously and continually monitor trends to help us stay vigilant and ahead of the curve with fraudsters. Dani Waugh, our IT Security Manager, is instrumental in helping to keep our company safe and shares her thoughts and predictions for cybersecurity for the year ahead:

1. AI-Powered Cyber Attacks

AI will play a dual role in cybersecurity (Tanium, 2024) as while it can enhance security measures, it will also continue to be leveraged by cybercriminals to conduct sophisticated attacks. Expect to see AI-driven phishing, social engineering, and deepfake attacks becoming more prevalent. These activities will be harder to detect and mitigate so will require advanced defence mechanisms to be in place.

2. Ransomware and Extortion

Attackers will continue to employ multifaceted extortion tactics, including not only encrypting data but also threatening to release sensitive information publicly.

Organisations will need to adopt comprehensive backup and recovery strategies, as well as robust incident response plans to mitigate these risks.

3. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

The adoption of ZTA will accelerate (Wilson, 2024). This security model, which assumes that threats could be both inside and outside the network, requires continuous verification of user identities and access privileges.

4. Supply Chain Security

Supply chain attacks will continue to remain a significant concern (Jackson. 2024). Businesses will need to enhance their third-party risk management practices as they increasingly rely on vendors and the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited through these partners will grow.

5. Regulatory Changes

Governments worldwide will introduce stricter cybersecurity regulations to protect critical infrastructure and personal data (Feingold, 2024) These regulations will require companies to implement higher security standards and report breaches more promptly. Compliance will become a critical aspect of cybersecurity strategy.

6. Cybersecurity Skills Gap

The demand for cybersecurity professionals will continue to outpace supply, exacerbating the skills gap (Fieldeffect, 2024) Organisations will need to invest in training and development programmes to build internal capabilities to ensure they have the right levels of resource and talent to meet their growing needs.

7. Quantum Computing Threats

As quantum computing technology advances, it will pose new cybersecurity challenges. Quantum computers have the potential to break traditional encryption methods, necessitating the development of quantum-resistant algorithms. (Microsoft).Organisations will need to stay ahead of these developments to protect their data.

Summary

In conclusion, 2025 will bring both challenges and opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity. By staying informed and proactive, businesses can navigate this evolving landscape and safeguard their digital assets.