
Popular Cybersecurity Trends to Know in 2022
Cyber security is a fast-paced industry in which hackers and security providers compete to outwit one another. New threats – and innovative ways to combat them – emerge on a regular basis. This overview will look at the most recent cyber
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CIO Applications Europe | Saturday, December 04, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic compelled most organizations to rapidly shift their workforces to remote work. According to many surveys, a large proportion of the workforce will continue to work remotely after the pandemic.
Fremont, CA: Cyber security is a fast-paced industry in which hackers and security providers compete to outwit one another. New threats – and innovative ways to combat them – emerge on a regular basis. This overview will look at the most recent cyber security trends.
The Internet of Things (IoT) Changing
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The growing Internet of Things (IoT) opens up new avenues for cybercrime. The Internet of Things refers to physical devices that connect to the internet and share data instead of phones, computers, and servers. Wearable fitness trackers, smartwatches, smart refrigerators, and voice assistants such as Amazon Echo and Google Home are examples of IoT devices. It is predicted that by 2026, there will be 64 billion IoT devices installed worldwide. This rise is being aided by the trend toward remote working.
With so many new devices, the dynamics and size of what is known as the cyber-attack surface – that is, the number of potential entry points for malicious actors – change. Most IoT devices are less powerful in terms of processing and storage than laptops and smartphones. This can make it more difficult to protect them with firewalls, antivirus, and other security software. As a result, Internet of Things (IoT) attacks are one of the most widely discussed cyber-attack trends. More information on the Internet of Things security threats can be found here.
Remote Working Cybersecurity Risks
The Covid-19 pandemic compelled most organizations to rapidly shift their workforces to remote work. According to many surveys, a large proportion of the workforce will continue to work remotely after the pandemic.
Working from home introduces new cybersecurity risks and is one of the most talked-about new cyber security trends. Home offices are frequently less secure than centralized offices, which typically have more secure firewalls, routers, and access management managed by IT security teams. Traditional security vetting may not have been as rigorous as usual in a rush to keep things running, allowing cybercriminals to adapt their tactics to take advantage.
Many employees use their personal devices for two-factor authentication, and they may have mobile apps for instant messaging clients like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Because the lines between personal and professional life are blurred, there is a greater chance that sensitive information will fall into the wrong hands.
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