8 Cybersecurity Topics to Watch in 2024

Cybersecurity is a dynamic and complex field that requires constant adaptation and innovation. As we step into 2024, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly. Advanced AI tools, intricate social engineering tactics, and shifting regulations are changing the game. Organizations must stay vigilant to avoid potential cyber threats. Here are the key topics to watch in the coming year.

• AI Tools for Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity professionals should use generative large language models (LLMs) to enhance their skills and capabilities, such as updating policies and generating ideas.
• AI Governance: Organizations need to develop processes to ensure top management is aware and in control of the proposed uses of AI to improve quality and effectiveness.
• Cyber Disclosure Rules: The SEC’s cyber disclosure rules are still evolving, and both public and private organizations should build capabilities to keep their boards informed of cyber capabilities and incidents.
• Third-Party Risk Management: The demand for assessing third-party vendors is increasing, but the supply of resources is limited. A credit score and credit reporting model for cyber risk is needed to facilitate information sharing and decision making.
• Open-Source Software and Software Bill of Materials: Open-source software is widely used but often e balance between trade secrets and responsible disclosure is shifting. Organizations need to use tools to create inventories and catalog open-source components.
• Cybersecurity Education for the Workforce: Many organizations lack degree requirements today for IT and cybersecurity positions, and the need for focused training and certifications is rising. Industry has the lead in developing valuable cybersecurity programs.
• Cyber Insurance: Cyber insurance companies and policies are becoming more aligned with the actual cyber breach risk factors. Organizations should improve their cyber capabilities to meet the requirements imposed by cyber insurance.
• Return from the Cloud: Cloud computing offers many benefits, but also higher costs for some organizations. This has led to many organizations considering leaving the cloud and returning to on-premises solutions, depending on their needs and preferences.

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