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Cyber Risk Confidence Index Reveals Skepticism of Mitigation Strategies

SecureWorld News

Today, Critical Start unveiled its 2023 Cyber Risk Confidence Index , a report analyzing the confidence levels that IT security leaders have in their existing approach to reducing cyber risk, and how well their current strategies align to their organization's risk appetite. trillion by 2025.

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Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Still Widening Despite Growing Workforce

SecureWorld News

The costs of cybercrime continue to rise, with estimates of more than $6 trillion in damages globally per year by 2025. With technological innovations like cloud computing, AI/ML, the Internet of Things, and more making cyber risks even more complex, qualified talent is hugely in demand.

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

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For example, the healthcare sector, a prime target for these types of attacks , planned to spend $125 billion to defend against breaches from 2020 to 2025. On top of this, a significant 41% of victims opted to pay the ransom, which is a difficult decision that's fraught with its own respective complexities and risks.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2024: My Predictions

Jane Frankland

These include the adoption of hyper automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven decision making, where organisations will increasingly use automation technologies and artificial intelligence to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. The Workforce 2024 will see a growing demand for cybersecurity savvy boards.

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Cybersecurity in 2022, Predictions for digital ecosystem facing more challenges and sophisticated threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

projected deaths due to a cybersecurity threat weaponizing industrial facilities by 2025. “By 2025, it is expected that there will be more than 30 billion IoT connections, almost 4 IoT devices per person on average and that also amounts to trillions of sensors connecting and interacting on these devices. The firm Gartner Inc.,

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Inside the Complex Universe of Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

Notably, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a double-edged sword. While it fosters innovation, automation, and productivity, it simultaneously introduces significant cybersecurity and privacy risks. Real-world conflicts cast shadows that significantly amplify cyber risks.

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Protecting your Customers and Brand in 2022: Are you doing enough?

Jane Frankland

These are leaders who understand how to implement progressive technologies, like the cloud, 5G, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and others that are intricately woven, interconnected, and interdependent. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. billion) is expected online.

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