Panel: Threat Horizon 2022
Summary
The article discusses the evolving threat landscape for 2022, noting the increased convergence of the digital and physical worlds due to remote work and the accelerating growth of cyberattacks as a global crime. It highlights that while threat actors are exploiting pandemic-related disruptions, organizations are showing increased awareness of cyber hygiene and investing in training to prevent breaches.
IFF Assessment
The article identifies cyberattacks as the fastest-growing crime and notes threat actors are exploiting current global disruptions, indicating an increase in adversarial activity.
Defender Context
Defenders should anticipate a continued rise in sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly those leveraging the complexities introduced by widespread remote work. Increased organizational investment in training is a positive trend, but it needs to be coupled with robust technical defenses and proactive threat intelligence to effectively counter the growing threat horizon.