The more the world digitally transforms the more cybersecurity threats grow. The pandemic opened gates for numerous security related vulnerabilities, which increased the need for information security protection. As many companies have opted for remote working the need for tighter cybersecurity has grown tremendously.
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Today, cybersecurity has become a primary concern for every sector increasing the need to keep a close watch on the trends in cybersecurity. Here’s a look at the top cybersecurity trends for 2022.
AI-powered cyberattacks
Similar to fraud detection artificial intelligence can identify patterns of behavior that indicate happening of unlikely events and restrict cybercrimes. Cybercriminals usually target systems where thousands of events take place simultaneously. The downside is that cybercriminals know the benefits of AI and are putting it to wrong use. This has led to the emergence of new cyber threats.
The surprising element here is, the technology that was made to make our lives easier like AI and machine learning are now being used to evade the protective measures of cybersecurity. However, the solution to this AI-powered cyber threat is also AI. Many companies are now investing in finding the solutions to tackle the AI-powered cyberattacks.
5G will create a more security-vulnerable environment
5G, the high-speed alternative brings along greater risk for data breaches and cyber-attacks. Though 5G is here to make our smart devices even more powerful, it will also give companies more reasons to invest in cyber protection. As more and more businesses get in line to adopt 5G, focusing on your cybersecurity is crucial.
Security breaches keep plaguing the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and 5G empowers IoT making it even more vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches. Though 5G will significantly improve the performance and reliability of connected devices, it gives more power to cybercriminals to take advantage of its highly advanced connectivity. This makes organizations to be alert and more careful and ensure their cybersecurity protocols cover the broader scope of devices connected to 5G.
Cyberattacks in the healthcare sector
Data breaches is one of the leading cybersecurity trends in the healthcare sector. Cyber threats in the healthcare sector exposes many organizations to fall for all sorts of security issues. Between 2015 to 2019, millions of healthcare records were out in the open due to lack of cybersecurity protocols.
The pandemic pushed the healthcare sector over the edge as data breaches in the healthcare industry costed organizations millions of dollars in 2020. This has led to healthcare organizations paying more attention to their digital security requirements. In 2022, more and more hospitals are expected to invest in cybersecurity protocols to avoid data breaches. This in turn will generate substantial growth for the cybersecurity market in the healthcare sector.
Rising ransomware attacks to change the response of companies and governments
The evident uptake in the ransomware incidents is making companies and governments change their response towards the issue and become more proactive. This is yet another big cybersecurity trend in 2022. Companies will soon be forced to reimagine their cybersecurity framework to improve their responsiveness to ransomware attacks. Government will initiate new laws for information protection and data collection.
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We live in a world with significant digitalization, constant engagement and connectivity that have their own benefits in our daily lives, but these benefits are often accompanied with threats. To maintain a trusted, secure, and protected digital environment, incorporating protective cybersecurity measure to improve cyber resilience is a must.