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Let’s discuss the questions about cybersecurity that go BEYOND general education of the public… How much does security protection cost? You want to hire an IT company, but what do they even do to protect you? For the last few weeks, we have been answering some of the most common questions about cybersecurity. Firewalls, endpoints, etc. These are all important things to learn if you want to be educated about the industry. BUT, we know most questions are not about the logistics… We saved what most people want to know for this article.?

POP QUIZ- In cybersecurity terms: If you have an email exchange with a coworker, what would the 2 computers involved in the exchange be considered? If you guessed endpoint you are correct! If you read the graphic below, you are also correct! If neither of those apply to you, let's brush up on cybersecurity jargon that is commonly used... Remember when someone uses the term ENDPOINT it refers to any device connected to a network that communicates across said network. These endpoints can be some of the most vulnerable parts of a network, which is why ENDPOINT MANAGEMENT is another common technique that is often suggested in order to strengthen your security.

Possibly the MOST asked question about security devices… How do firewalls REALLY WORK?

Which hacker HELPS you and which hacker HURTS you... Let's clear up any confusion.

Predicting the future of cybersecurity is theoretically impossible. Even with experts constantly monitoring trends and patterns, there will always be the unexpected development or invention that changes the course of the future. What we can do, is take a look at current “trends,” and decide if it will increase, decrease, or stay relatively constant in the near future. With that being said…here are some things that are estimated to grow in size, importance, and relevance in the coming years. ?? Demand of Security Assessments ·??Cyber insurance is beginning to require these assessments to not only encourage companies to stay up to date with fixing any issues, but also in order to accurately place them at an accurate level of risk. ?? Ransomware Threats ·??A concerning number of organizations do not have a ransomware plan in place, and cybercriminals know that. With so much poor preparation, ransomware is not seeming to be slowing down anytime soon. ?? Zero Trust Models ·??Based on the principle, “never trust, always verify,” Zero Trust Models are growing exponentially because of the amount of security they provide. Nobody gets automatic access, each request goes through multiple verifications, and there are different levels of trust you can give to different employees. It not only limits overall access, but keeps extremely close monitoring on all activity. ?? Regulations Focused on Employee Education · It is no secret that the lack of resources and availability to train employees on cybersecurity is unsatisfactory. This has snowballed into many issues LIKE ransomware attacks increasing. It is not only hopeful but also a calculated hypothesis that regulations will begin to focus on educating employees, among other things.? ?? AI Ability To Complete Redundant Security Tasks? · The overall use of AI is expected to increase, but specifically for those repetitive and simple tasks that often take up more time than they should. With correct programming, AI will be able to free up time for cyber professionals to work on complex issues and more personal interactions with clients.?

Phishing scams reported to the FBI have DOUBLED since 2019. Although there has been a huge jump in numbers, one thing has stayed consistent over the last 5 years: Phishing has been considered the most prevalent threat in the Internet Crime Reports. These numbers are directly from the 2023 FBI ICR. Learn more: https://rb.gy/cuv6fp

As the Zero Trust Model is growing, so is the principle of least privilege access. So…what is least privilege access?? ·?Instead of employees having full access to an account when given a user, least privilege allows there to be stipulations and limitations on WHO gets access to WHAT.? ·?Employees rarely need access to an entire account, but it usually given to them by default. Limiting this access not only secures your information, but also limits the amounts of loopholes that hackers can find to get in.? How do you enforce least privilege access?? 1.????JEA (Just ENOUGH Access) ?? ·?Giving employees access to what they need and ONLY what they need.? 2.????JIT (Just-In-Time Access) ? ·?Giving employees access for a short period of time, and blocking that access when they have completed what they needed to complete. There are pros and cons of each, and depending on the situation one may work better for you than the other. HOWEVER, to truly utilize least privilege and step towards the Zero Trust Model, a combination of both JEA and JIT will yield the best and most secure results.?

Predicting the future of cybersecurity is theoretically impossible. Even with experts constantly monitoring trends and patterns, there will always be the unexpected development or invention that changes the course of the future. What we can do, is take a look at current “trends,” and decide if it will increase, decrease, or stay relatively constant in the near future. With that being said…here are some things that are estimated to grow in size, importance, and relevance in the coming years. ?? Demand of Security Assessments ·??Cyber insurance is beginning to require these assessments to not only encourage companies to stay up to date with fixing any issues, but also in order to accurately place them at an accurate level of risk. ?? Ransomware Threats ·??A concerning number of organizations do not have a ransomware plan in place, and cybercriminals know that. With so much poor preparation, ransomware is not seeming to be slowing down anytime soon. ?? Zero Trust Models ·??Based on the principle, “never trust, always verify,” Zero Trust Models are growing exponentially because of the amount of security they provide. Nobody gets automatic access, each request goes through multiple verifications, and there are different levels of trust you can give to different employees. It not only limits overall access, but keeps extremely close monitoring on all activity. ?? Regulations Focused on Employee Education · It is no secret that the lack of resources and availability to train employees on cybersecurity is unsatisfactory. This has snowballed into many issues LIKE ransomware attacks increasing. It is not only hopeful but also a calculated hypothesis that regulations will begin to focus on educating employees, among other things.? ?? AI Ability To Complete Redundant Security Tasks? · The overall use of AI is expected to increase, but specifically for those repetitive and simple tasks that often take up more time than they should. With correct programming, AI will be able to free up time for cyber professionals to work on complex issues and more personal interactions with clients.?

A rapidly changing practice like cybersecurity always seems to generate curiosity about the future. What advancements will take place? What will we be doing differently in 5 years? Will cybersecurity even exist? And maybe most importantly: How will this change affect your business? Every change in cybersecurity dominoes right onto every organization that utilizes it. As technology advances and regulations are changed, you can’t help but wonder how this will change your future too.