Joe is the VP of Product Marketing at MixMode. He has led product marketing for multiple cybersecurity companies, with stops at Anomali, FireEye, Neustar and Nextel, as well as various start-ups. Originally from NY, Joe resides outside Washington DC and has a BA from Iona University.
The cybersecurity landscape is in a state of perpetual flux. As technology advances and attackers develop ever-more sophisticated tactics, CISOs and security teams face a constant battle of trying to stay ahead of the curve. This year, several key themes are expected to dominate the cybersecurity landscape, shaping the priorities of CISOs and their teams. This includes:
- The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): RaaS continues to democratize cyberattacks, making them accessible to individuals with limited technical expertise. This necessitates a focus on proactive defense strategies, including robust endpoint security, user awareness training, and effective incident response plans.
- The Expanding Attack Surface: The proliferation of cloud adoption, remote workforces, and interconnected devices creates a vast attack surface for malicious actors. CISOs must prioritize cloud security solutions, zero-trust network access (ZTNA) implementation, and continuous vulnerability management practices.
- The Evolving Threat Landscape: Cybercriminals are constantly innovating their attack methods. Phishing campaigns are becoming more sophisticated, and novel attack vectors like supply chain vulnerabilities are emerging. To stay ahead of emerging threats, security teams must leverage threat intelligence to stay informed about evolving attack methods, utilize automation tools powered by AI to streamline manual tasks and free up time for analysis, and foster a culture of continuous learning within the team to ensure they possess the latest knowledge and skills to combat new threats and vulnerabilities.
- The Talent Gap: The cybersecurity industry faces a significant skills shortage. CISOs must focus on developing their existing workforce through training and upskilling initiatives while exploring creative solutions like talent poaching or outsourcing specific security tasks.
CISOs and security teams will need help navigating the dynamic cybersecurity landscape in 2024 to address these challenges.
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