Adrian Johnson
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Key Points:
- The global pandemic caused a shift to remote work and changed the cybersecurity landscape
- Ransomware, cloud security, IoT devices, and identity management are key cybersecurity trends
In a recent interview, Bernard Montel, EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist at Tenable, discussed the evolving cybersecurity trends over the past five years. The global pandemic forced organizations to adapt to remote work, leading to a significant impact on cybersecurity. Home networks became extensions of corporate networks, emphasizing the need for VPNs and MFA. The shift towards cloud services simplified remote work and added a layer of security for organizations. However, hybrid environments with a mix of on-prem and cloud resources have increased the attack surface.
Ransomware remains a top threat, with attacks increasing daily and breaches reaching record levels. Cloud security, IoT devices, and identity management are key challenges facing organizations today. The traditional perimeter approach is ineffective in the era of serverless microservices and containers. Montel also highlighted the importance of AI in cybersecurity, with attackers leveraging AI capabilities to improve their tactics.
Organizations must be aware of known vulnerabilities that threat actors exploit to gain access to their infrastructure. Non-malicious misconfigurations, smaller organizations being targeted, and the evolving nature of ransomware attacks underscore the need for a proactive security approach. Montel emphasized the importance of exposure management to identify and prioritize security risks. In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations must stay vigilant and leverage emerging technologies to secure their business.
