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While artificial intelligence discourse and chatbots dominated 2023, the cybersecurity space still pulled our attention now and then with cyberattacks, reminding us that technology advancements without cybersecurity can be counterintuitive, an approach akin to setting the cart before the horse.
With this in mind, TechRepublic Premium spoke with a wide range of experts to find out their views on where the cybersecurity sector is headed.
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The rise of state-backed cyberattacks is redefining modern geopolitics. In recent years, the focus of these attacks on critical infrastructures has doubled from 20% to 40%, according to a Microsoft Digital Defense Report. The financial toll is substantial, with organizations estimating the cost of each cyber incident at $1.6 million.
Driven by a surge in attacks characterized by both frequency and sophistication, James Christiansen, VP of Netskope, predicts that governments will wake up to the imperative of collaborative efforts.
He notes, “Wars have historically played out on land, sea and air, but the digital domain is fast emerging as the latest battleground. As we approach 2024 – and beyond – major geopolitical confrontations will increasingly involve cyber elements, elevating cybersecurity to a top priority for countries globally.”
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