A NEW AGE FOR CYBERSECURITY
“While there is no foolproof solution for cybersecurity, assessing
your current technology infrastructure is crucial,” said Nick Patel, president of ThriveWell Tech. He added that this assessment helps identify any vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or areas that need improve- ment in terms of security measures and helps you roadmap and prioritize strategies for the future.
New Generation of Tech Trends Just as organizations have learned to plan for, prevent, and manage cybercrimes such as malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks, new threats are demanding attention. According to a Deloitte survey, the average household has 25 connected devices. With a growing gig economy and more people pursuing remote or hybrid work, it is important to realize that people are using more of their devices for both work and personal use. This blurred line between work and home has made cyberse- curity a 24/7 pursuit. With more devices comes more ways to get in and out of data. In
recent years, the proliferation of connected devices and technolo- gies is referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). This not only includes things like computers, tablets, phones, and fitness devices but also smart toasters, building alarm systems, and fitness collars
for dogs. Currently, there are about 43 billion IoT devices in the world. While many of these things don’t store data, cybercriminals may use them as gateways to access information. As building and community infrastructures, including electrical
and HVAC systems are part of the IoT, they become a potential line of attack. At the same time, said Alex Louderback, CEO of Bee Central, some senior living communities serve as the internet service provider for their residents. “If you take this on, you also take on the risks,” he said. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can give cybercriminals a more
effective weapon. They can create deepfake videos, messages that can fool people into thinking messages or information is coming from a reliable source. This can make for new types of phishing attacks. AI also can be used to build more sophisticated malware. On the plus side, it is possible to create algorithms to train AL systems to detect malware and ransomware before they infiltrate a system. In recent years, mobile devices and apps have put more
people at risk of cyberattacks. At the same time, with more organizations using the cloud to store data, they need new security measures to prevent breaches and protect information on these platforms.
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