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Cybersecurity has been affected by various events in recent years. Teleworking during the pandemic and the AI phenomenon are recent examples. To understand the cybersecurity risks and precautions for your business, let’s take a detailed look at the 2023 digital security forecast.
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. However, it also poses IT security risks and attacks for businesses. The use of personal devices on corporate networks raises concerns for digital security teams. IT departments can no longer be certain, remotely, that the user requesting access to sensitive data is indeed an employee. Scams can therefore multiply without employees realizing it because there is less direct communication.
However, cybersecurity training can be provided to employees to inform them and help them avoid the pitfalls found on the Internet.
Automation: a trend to follow?
The volume of data is growing much faster than cybersecurity teams can manage it. It is increasingly common to automate certain tasks in order to focus on more complex elements. Algorithms can analyze data in real time and more efficiently than humans.
This frees up time for security teams who are often overwhelmed. Additionally, automation, combined with AI, helps reduce costs for the business.
Improvements in automation are becoming more and more clear and making it a trend to follow, although it does not replace an IT security team within your company.
A shortage of cybersecurity experts
With the growing demand for IT security around the world, a shortage of professionals is expected. To maintain optimal security, it is advisable to train your staff to handle cyberattacks. Developing the skills of current employees reduces costs and is beneficial for everyone. Staff will be more likely to stay with the company, feeling valued, and this could also attract potential new employees. This brings real added value to your business.
Recently, the US administration released a national cybersecurity strategy. However, in Europe, no measures have yet been established at this level. We therefore recommend that companies opt for their own IT security measures according to their budget: recruiting cybersecurity experts, training their own employees, automation, etc.