The Data Is In: What Can We Learn From the 2023 Trends Report?

2023 is well underway, but before we start dreaming of warm spring days and summer vacations, it’s time to look back at the trends of 2022 that will shape the cybersecurity landscape in the months to come.??

“The State of Cybersecurity: 2023 Trends” report is here, and the data shows worry turning into action as organizations evaluate their weaknesses, increase budget plans, and proactively work against rising cyber threats.?

Highlights include:?

• Cloud security concerns that topped last year’s list are causing global leaders to explore solutions, especially as cloud adoption rates continue to skyrocket. 46% of respondents would like to learn more about cloud security and evolving infrastructures.?
• A proactive approach to security is becoming a popular move, as risk management becomes the primary driver for organizations’ decision making, overtaking cyber insurance costs and hiring staff. ?
• The security skills gap is ever-present, but there’s now a deeper understanding of what is needed to fill it. According to the leaders surveyed, 56% of organizations need more than five employees, and 48% need more than 10 employees.??

That’s just the start of what’s top of mind for organizations around the globe. Take a deep dive into the data with our full report. Download now.?

Arctic Wolf’s Field CTO, Christopher Fielder, has broken down all the numbers and offered his insights in our “2023 Cybersecurity Trends” webinar. Watch now.?

Arctic Wolf News:?

• We’re burning rubber with Oracle Red Bull Racing, helping the Formula 1 leaders keep their most important data secure as they chase the finish line. You can learn more about our partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing here.

• Our commitment to help organizations (or “organisations” as they say down under) end cyber risk has reached Australia and New Zealand. Learn about our partnership with Ausenco, as they tackle engineering projects across the globe, and absorb our insights from recent cyber attacks in the ANZ region with our on-demand webinar.?
• Gartner’s Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response solutions is live. The market is growing, with Gartner predicting that by 2025, 60% of organizations will be actively using remote threat disruption and containment capabilities delivered directly by MDR providers, up from 30% today.??

Important Reading:?

Four Reasons Vulnerabilities Remain Persistent?

There were over 25,000 vulnerabilities in 2022 — a number that has consistently risen year over year. Explore why certain vulnerabilities remain so persistent, and for a deep dive, explore our breakdown of “The Most Exploited Vulnerabilities of 2022.”?

How Organizations Can Improve Their Cloud Security?

The cloud is always a topic of concern, but there are actions organizations can take to make sure their cloud security is working and improving. ?

Mind The Gaps: Proactive Investments in Security Operations Improve Breach Readiness and Response Capabilities?

This Forrester report highlights how investing in proactive cybersecurity pays off when it comes to both breach readiness and incident response.??

As always, you can keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity news, innovative solutions, and insightful conversations on our Twitter or Facebook page. You can also subscribe to our email newsletter.?

Until?next month ...?

We’ll continue to be hard at work in the states and across the pond, and our UK team just published a case study on our work with Broadacres, so we recommend you read through how we’re helping Britain’s best reduce their risk.?

We’ll also be putting the finishing touches on our inaugural Arctic Wolf Labs Threat Report. You can sign up for the webinar, which will explore the top threat actors of 2022, the trends Arctic Wolf Incident Response saw in the past year, and what we think 2023 will look like for cybercrime.??