The world of cybersecurity is fast-moving and ever-changing. Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and so too, must the methods we use to combat them. It is, therefore, essential for organisations to keep up with the latest trends in cybersecurity innovation. Here are some of the most popular innovations in the field of defence that you need to know about.
Machine Learning and AI
Machine learning is a subset of
artificial intelligence (AI) that can be used to develop systems that learn and improve their performance without being explicitly programmed. It uses statistical techniques such as regression and classification, which are supervised and unsupervised learning methods, respectively.
In cybersecurity, machine learning has many potential applications: detecting malware in files before execution; monitoring user behaviour for suspicious activities; analysing DNS logs for malicious domains; detecting suspicious traffic patterns on networks; finding zero-day exploits by analysing binaries and identifying deviations from normal behaviour within an enterprise or organisation to name a few.
Machine learning algorithms can also aid in anomaly detection by identifying unusual activity caused by malware infections or insider attacks in network traffic logs.
Mobile Phone Security
Working in technology, you probably have a smartphone. But what would happen if your phone was infected with malware? Would it function normally? What about the data on your phone—would it be safe from cyber criminals? If not, how much information could they access?
Despite their popularity, mobile phones are still vulnerable to hacking and other malicious attacks. 2022 is the year that smartphone security will finally get an upgrade, and you need to keep on top of the news.
Cloud Security
Cloud security is a top priority for organisations, and it’s not just about protecting the data. The scope of cloud security extends from the user to the data itself and everything in between.
Cloud security has many layers, including access control, encryption and identity management. It’s important to remember that while these technologies are designed to keep your data safe when it’s stored or transferred between systems or applications via the cloud, they also protect against threats coming from within, like insider attacks or malware infections.
Internet of Things
The internet of things is a rapidly emerging market (IoT) and can include everything from home appliances to building security systems. All these devices are connected via the internet and can share information with each other.
While these devices are useful for consumers, they pose several security risks for companies because they contain sensitive data that needs to be protected.
Organisations can take steps to protect IoT data. Use artificial intelligence to monitor all networks for unusual activity and automate processes where possible so there’s less chance human error could lead to vulnerabilities being exploited.
Air gapping data
Air gapping is a physical separation between two networks. It refers to a computer or network that isn’t connected to the internet, so it can’t be hacked. Air gapping is the most secure way to protect data and is used in some of the highest security environments, including military bases and banks.
Air gaps are becoming increasingly popular as hackers become more sophisticated and gain access to new technologies.
Automation to reduce human error
Automation is an important part of modern cyber security. It reduces human error risk and allows faster and more efficient responses to data breaches and attacks.
The most common form of automation that you’ll see in the industry is “automated patching” – this means that your technology can detect when a new vulnerability has been discovered and then update itself without needing any human input.
Zero trust architecture
Zero trust
architecture is a new approach to network security. It’s a shift from traditional security models, which are based on the assumption that all users are trustworthy. Zero trust architecture uses machine learning and
artificial intelligence to detect anomalies based on the idea that any device or user can be a threat.
A zero trust model requires a shift in mindset for security professionals; instead of assuming users will be honest and upfront about their intentions, you have to assume they’re going to try and get around your system by any means necessary.
It is essential for organisations to keep up with the latest trends in
cybersecurity innovation.
Cloud technology has helped bring about a new dawn for security, and artificial intelligence can prevent cyber attacks by analysing data patterns and flagging suspicious activity before it happens.
Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field, and organisations need to ensure they keep up with the latest trends. Every year, there are many new developments in the industry that could help prevent cyber attacks and protect sensitive data. So it should always be at the forefront of business activity, from completely rethinking the way that security works to making improvements at every user level.
