Decoding The End Of The Decade: What CISOs Should Watch Out For
ComputerWeekly, Friday, December 13th, 2024
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s
It's that time of year where we, in the industry, attempt to be cyber soothsayers. A tall order - even more so when you're trying to look ahead to 2030.
The cyber security landscape is in a state of flux, and the past five years has kept us on our toes. As I do my best to peer into the crystal ball of the late 2020s, it's clear that the challenges facing CISOs and their teams will become even more complex. From the persistent threat of ransomware to the rise of cyber sabotage, the threat landscape is undergoing a big transformation. And the implications go beyond just the technical - the potential for personal liability for security leaders is also a looming issue that could reshape our roles.
Here are my thoughts on the exciting and chaotic opportunities that we might see emerging in the next five years.