Network Security Buyer’s Guide: The Definitive Guide to Creating Security RFPs That Get Results
Security professionals may differ in their opinions about many things, but there’s little disagreement that the threat landscape is getting more virulent and complex by the day. Consider these recent predictions from Unit 42, our internal team that provides threat research and forward-looking analyses of the cybersecurity industry:
The time to patch vulnerabilities before breaches occur continues to shrink, from days to hours.
The skill level required to initiate attacks is lower than ever due to the cheap and easy availability of prebuilt malware on the dark web.
Difficult economic times could lead to more insiders being willing to explore potential deals with external threat actors.
Politically motivated incidents, whether so-called hacktivism or state-sponsored attacks, may lead to an increase in incidents where the goal is to damage the brand rather than seek financial gain.
The pressure is on to boost cybersecurity measures as a way to mitigate risk and provide additional levels of protection for sensitive information.
