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Top Cybersecurity Challenges of 2021

By Robert Roohparvar | At October 2, 2021

October 2, 2021

Top Cybersecurity Challenges of 2021

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Among the top global risks, cyber threats remain at the upper list per the Global Risks Report 2021. The report notes that with the excessive reliance on technologies and remote mork during the pandemic, cybersecurity risks have seen a spike. 

The recent high-profile cyber security breaches demand strengthening of cybersecurity in all organizations and industries. Businesses, big or small, should consider leveling up their policy-making and bringing employee training to a whole new level. 

Below is the list of 5 commonly emerging cybersecurity challenges that demand business leaders’ consideration. 

1. Increasing complexity of cybersecurity 

With growing cybersecurity challenges, organisations need to implement advanced cybersecurity principles. They have to keep their organisation updated with new security features introduced every now and then. Not only are the safety applications that are becoming advanced, but hackers have become more intelligent and tech-savvy. Thus, organisations especially with assets worth billions have to consider incorporating an upgraded cyber security framework as a necessity. 

2. Complicated regulations 

While data protection is crucial, it can raise fragmented priorities and higher costs for the company. The organisations not only need to incorporate strong regulations but they have to achieve the security targets within their budgetary limits. A challenge for policymakers is to weigh if the designed policies serve the purpose of bringing new complexities to data protection and what should be the steps ahead. 

3. Increased third-party dependency 

The fact that there are less number of technology providers present than the cybersecurity demand creates weak spots for the organisations. The cyber attackers have more access opportunities to the system than ever. The cross-collaboration with teams involving different businesses to ensure the knowledge of digital networks will be beneficial at every end. 

4. Cybersecurity expertise being unavailable 

The more ransomware attacks, the more the need for precautionary measures. Companies that are more active in upgrading their cybersecurity infrastructure stay one step ahead in network protection. The future seems promising; the increased implementation of cybersecurity provides speedy, flexible, and resilient digitalisation. 

5. Less cyber criminals detection

The detection of cyber hackers has not been an easy thing. It is a growing business in recent years inviting more extraordinary minds to the business. The availability and affordability of malicious services and huge profits are contributing highly towards its growing market. The businesses need to work closely with the policymakers and cyber crime experts to design and implement the strong policies and take risks to detect and prosecute the cybercriminals.

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