The next significant things in cyber security
Cyber security is one of the most active areas in the IT sector. New dangers and technologies come into the picture extremely regularly, putting security administrators one step behind. It is not simple to separate the wheat from the chaff – to discern between the next buzz term and the next genuinely essential issue that should be reviewed for their own organizations and, if appropriate, further observed or implemented.
Let’s start with “the next big thing”. What is the next unicorn in the world of cyber security? Firstly, we have to acknowledge that there will be no one “thing” driving the market over the next several years, but many. These driving variables are the following topics:
Artificial Intelligence controlled cybersecurity systems and automation:
AI is probably one of the next major topics in cyber security. While there is still a lot of buzz in the industry, there are working solutions which corporations need to realize. The probable advantages of AI solutions may be found in the 100 percent monitoring of network traffic and user behavior and the automation of common tasks. For AI solution suppliers, consultants and system integrators. The market is ready today and with additional technical breakthroughs, this industry will grow for the foreseeable future.
Security first paradigm:
The security first concept is relatively new in the industry, yet it is essential in a highly digitized and linked environment. Foremost in this sector will be consulting and training organizations, who will discover new opportunities in this field in the following 6+ months.
The job of CSO:
In bigger or regulated enterprises, the CISO function has been predesignated as CSO. The CSO is then elevated to the C-suite, with its own budget, and no longer reports to the CIO. Mid-sized enterprises are projected to follow this pattern over time. This new organization ushers in new demands for cooperation between the CSO’s office and the CIO’s office, with the lines of business, and notably production managers if relevant, opening the door for a surge of consultancy over the following 12+ months.
Supply chain attacks:
To prevent supply chain threats, there are a few procedures that every cyber security team should take:
Hardware:
Limit the number of vendors and examine the provided hardware. Sometimes, basic comparisons with technical standards can assist to uncover variances. For unique hardware, make sure the delivery is 100 percent compatible with your order.
Software:
Test updates as far as feasible before they are deployed throughout the firm.
Ecosystem:
Risks may be mitigated with zero trust designs and a consistent degree of security inside an ecosystem, paired with careful monitoring of privileged accounts. Larger organizations in particular are able to prescribe the security measures inside their ecosystem, and they should do so. PAC anticipates this matter to become more frequently addressed during the next 24 months, particularly among service providers.
Assumed breach paradigm:
The assumed breach paradigm is not new at all, but it is becoming more commonly recognized as more and more instances indicate that conventional plan, build, operate methodologies are not efficient in all circumstances. PAC anticipates this problem to become more frequently addressed during the next 24+ months, particularly among service providers.
Quantum-resistant cryptography:
If a public or private organization holds data that must be kept confidential for more than the next 10 – 15 years, quantum-resistant cryptography is required. A review process is implemented and policed now to ensure the continued efficacy of the cryptosystem that was originally used. Even though the technology is currently in a development phase, PAC expects to see substantial demand for quantum robust encryption techniques over the next 24+ months as a substitute for existing approaches.
The ubiquitous deployment of homomorphic encryption:
Organizations who intend to outsource data processing (including cloud computing) and which need to comply with GDPR and other privacy requirements, or which deal with highly private data, should monitor the newest advancements in the domain of homomorphic encryption. Even though the concept is still in the development phase, PAC expects to see considerable demand for homomorphic encryption approaches over the next 5+ years. Organizations and service providers need to work together to bring present and future technologies together.
SASE:
SASE combines network and network security as a service, which might fit enterprises challenged by dynamic and/or unexpected network needs. Enterprises may also resort to SASE merely because it provides a way out of providing cyber security in-house. Which may fit organizations experiencing personnel or CAPEX issues. Most firms will benefit from professional services help in building and deploying a SASE solution, whether from a vendor or from independent consultants. Pilot services done on a small scale nearly always assist to offer superior solutions once they are pushed out across the firm. PAC expects to see high market demand for SASE consulting and solutions over the next 18+ months.
Micro-segmentation:
Micro-segmentation restricts the breadth of harm of a single breach. It requires an SDDC solution in order to be feasible. Micro-segmentation in conjunction with zero trust and SASE raises security to a new level. But such projects are complex and almost always require professional assistance in designing and implementing a zero trust. SASE, micro-segmented infrastructure solution, whether from a vendor or independent consultants. PAC anticipates high market demand for micro-segmentation and even bigger demand for the full package (zero trust, SASE, micro-segmentation). As well as for consultancy and solutions over the next 36+ months.
Zero trust:
Zero trust architectures are getting more and more common, however the ultimate level is seldom realized at present. It in conjunction with SASE and micro-segmentation, raises security to a new level; however, such projects are complex and almost always require external help from professional services support in designing and implementing a zero trust. SASE, micro-segmented infrastructure solution, whether from a vendor or independent consultants. PAC expects to see high market demand for zero trust and even bigger demand for the full package (zero trust, SASE, micro-segmentation). As well as for consultancy and solutions over the next 36+ months.
Cyber security is the use of technologies, processes, and controls to defend against cyber attacks on systems, networks, programs, devices, and data.
