{"id":598,"date":"2023-06-28T09:56:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T14:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/?p=598"},"modified":"2023-06-28T09:56:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T14:56:47","slug":"2023-cybersecurity-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/blog\/2023-cybersecurity-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Cybersecurity Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we enter the new year, now is a great time to reevaluate your business and look for any cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Year after year, cyber threats evolve, and hackers find new ways to exploit your company\u2019s data and confidential information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heightened cybersecurity risks are prevalent, especially after a year of rising social, political and economic challenges. One way to prepare for future threats and mitigate risks is to be aware of upcoming trends in cybersecurity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are six 2023 cybersecurity trends to look out for to protect your business and maintain your success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>[Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/blog\/watch-out-for-spam-emails-that-capitalize-on-current-events\/\"><b>Watch Out for Spam Emails That Capitalize on Current Events<\/b><\/a><b>]<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hackers-for-Hire<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Analysts predict opportunities for less experienced and less technical (but nevertheless dangerous) cybercriminals will increase in 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These hackers sell their \u201cservices,\u201d such as exfiltrating private data, to third parties for money. More hackers-for-hire \u201coccupations\u201d may emerge in the next year. If they do, cybercriminals will have lower barriers of entry to do damage for quick and easy pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Securing Hybrid Workforces<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the past few years, hybrid and remote workplaces have increased in popularity \u2014 and we don\u2019t see that trend going anywhere anytime soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an Owl Labs study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 16% of the workforce operates remotely, while 62% has a hybrid option. Only 22% work full-time from an office. This is one of the top considerations when reviewing cybersecurity practices in 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because of this rising remote and hybrid environment, we see several needs that will become more commonplace this year:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adapting cybersecurity infrastructures to support a hybrid workforce\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Integrating key technology, like cloud and SaaS\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focusing heavily on secure access and remote cybersecurity policies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Risk of Interconnected Systems\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another 2023 cybersecurity trend is the increased risk of interconnected apps and systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As companies become more and more present digitally, they integrate new technologies, applications and services to connect them with their employees and customers \u2014 no matter their location. Because these systems are so interconnected, they can introduce new vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>[Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/blog\/dont-ignore-software-updates-and-security-patches\/\"><b>Don\u2019t Ignore Software Updates and Security Patches<\/b><\/a><b>]<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Besides the risk of interconnected systems, companies should watch IoT networks (referring to smart devices and systems) when it comes to cybersecurity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Companies will need to continuously monitor and assess new workplace technologies, such as networked audiovisual tools, vehicles and GPS devices (to name a few). All these systems are vulnerable to threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s also important to devise a strong security incident response plan when these IoT devices are at risk. That plan can ensure your information is safe and keep your business up and running.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increased Cloud Security<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cloud computing software has been on an upward trajectory since 2020, and companies worldwide now use it. As such, cloud-related security incidents have also increased.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2022 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> revealed that 45% of cybersecurity incidents occurred in cloud environments. Needless to say, cloud and other SaaS security efforts should be a main focus in 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expanded Phishing Focus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just because phishing is one of the most common forms of cybercrime doesn\u2019t mean we should sweep it under the rug as something we\u2019re already familiar with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re unfamiliar with it, phishing is a method where cyberattackers use fake correspondence via emails and messenger applications. Via deceptive messages, they extract account details or other information that allows them to access victims\u2019 systems. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umbrella.cisco.com\/info\/2021-cyber-security-threat-trends-phishing-crypto-top-the-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021 CISCO report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, experts suggested phishing attacks are responsible for 90% of total data breaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>[Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/rochester-ny-1109\/blog\/manufacturers-guide-to-data-security\/\"><b>Manufacturers\u2019 Guide to Data Security<\/b><\/a><b>]<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Partner With CMIT Solutions Today!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s impossible to predict the future of cybersecurity with absolute certainty, whether it\u2019s the latest threat or protective method. But with CMIT Solutions of Monroe, it\u2019s easy to be prepared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/it-services\/managed-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our managed IT services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can help you keep your business up and running with 24\/7 maintenance and monitoring. Plus, our experts offer exemplary business IT support systems so that you can minimize downtime and maximize success, no matter your industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s get started. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/it-services\/managed-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about our managed IT services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/rochester-ny-1109\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact us today for a consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Featured image via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/security-logo-60504\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pexels<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we enter the new year, now is a great time to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":599,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-it"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=598"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/newyork-ny-1095\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}