Top Cybersecurity trends to know about for a hack-free 2023
The New Year is around the corner, and with it comes a fresh wave of cybersecurity trends that we all need to be aware of. Before you start 2023 with a bang, now is a great time to familiarise yourself with the hottest topics in the data security realm.
The new year promises several evolutions in the information protection industry as cloud-based services become the norm. Here are some of the big changes to track in the year ahead.
Cloud storage as a service
The ability to create data and make it available online in the cloud – and on demand – will drive new digital services in 2023.
With data products from industry analysis to personalised fitness plans floating in the cloud, secure storage will become even more crucial over the next 12 months.
Immutable storage for unbeatable security
Regular encryption won’t be good enough in 2023. Hackers have developed ways to bypass regular storage encryption, and cloud storage experts have hit back with immutable storage that can’t be changed even if it’s compromised.
Data security around the clock
Employees and business owners who use their mobile devices to stay productive out of the office will need to ensure that their devices are 100% secure from 2023.
Security vulnerabilities on personal devices can cause major data leaks and breaches – and the IT department may not even know that these devices have access to company email and secure information.
• Up-to-date antivirus, firewall, and email security and multi-factor authentication are essential for every business. Ensuring that yours are ready to roll in early January will set your business up for a safe and productive year.
Here are the key housekeeping measures to keep your business safe in 2023 are:
- Implement multi-factor authentication –MFA is an important additional layer of protection
- Beware of phishing – don’t be the missing link; be suspicious of all e-mails unless you know the source
- Update your passwords – clean out and clean up your passwords frequently
- Install software and device updates – set automatic updates so you don’t have to remember all the time
- Educate – keep yourself and your staff on top informed
- Backup, backup, backup
Democratised Cybersecurity
The days when cybersecurity was an exclusive competency controlled by the IT department are over.
2023 will see all employees and stakeholders empowered with data protection spreads to every corner of the organisation.
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