The Future of Cyber Security: 2020 Trends and 2021 Predictions
Summary
Mandiant Threat Intelligence predicts a continued increase in ransomware threats and disruptions in 2021. The article also highlights elevated cyber risks for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine distribution. Sophisticated attack tactics are expected to become more accessible to a wider range of threat actors.
IFF Assessment
The article predicts an increase in ransomware and sophisticated cyber attack tactics, posing growing threats to organizations.
Defender Context
Defenders should anticipate a rise in ransomware attacks and increased sophistication from threat actors, potentially making attribution more challenging. The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are particularly vulnerable due to ongoing pandemic-related activities.