November 29, 2023 at 08:36AM
In 2023, cybersecurity threats required organizations to strengthen their defenses amid a rise in credential compromise, ransomware, and hacktivism. The White House pushed for better vulnerability management. Going into 2024, Zero Trust adoption, ransomware preparedness, and advanced security awareness programs are key to contending with an evolving threat landscape.
**Meeting Takeaways: Cybersecurity Insights for 2024**
1. **Compromised Credentials Remain a Core Issue:**
– Organizations continue to suffer from attacks derived from compromised credentials, both human and non-human.
– There is a recommendation for the adoption of Zero Trust principles and the reduction of password dependency.
2. **Ransomware Attack Evolution:**
– The sophistication and multifaceted nature of ransomware attacks, including the Ransomware-as-a-Service model, continue to challenge enterprises.
– The necessity for ransomware preparedness is highlighted with the new SEC disclosure ruling on reporting cybersecurity incidents.
3. **Increase in Hacktivism Expected:**
– The convergence of global conflicts and the US 2024 Presidential elections may escalate hacktivism.
– Hacktivists could affect public opinion through cyber operations, with concerns about the use of deepfake technology materializing.
4. **White House Strategy Influences Vulnerability Management:**
– The National Cybersecurity Strategy holds organizations accountable for securing their software.
– Revitalization of vulnerability management is anticipated due to potential liability increases for software vendors.
5. **Next-Generation Security Awareness Programs:**
– Traditional security awareness training is becoming outdated due to new AI threats.
– Security programs will evolve to include breach and attack simulations, and tools will help developers with secure coding practices.
**Conclusion:**
2024’s cybersecurity focus shifts towards a balance between active cyber defenses and the development of cyber resilience, emphasizing recognition of the entire attack surface, asset protection, and recovery from cyber incidents.