Tech & Trends Digest
Welcome to a new edition of Tech&Trends Digest! This time, we’re diving into a topic that never gets old - cybersecurity. No matter your industry: financial services, manufacturing, retail, or beyond - keeping data and systems secure has been, and will remain, a top priority.
Let’s take a look at the latest trends and threats in the world of cybersecurity.
In 2025, big changes are coming to cybersecurity regulations. New rules will affect cloud services, AI, identity systems, and even the basics like domain name systems.
Experts expect rising global tensions, tougher data protection laws, and new security rules focused on AI. So what will cybersecurity regulations look like in 2025?
From GDPR to HIPAA, the rules around handling data are getting stricter, with serious penalties for breaking them. At the same time, threats like advanced ransomware are testing whether companies are truly prepared.
Staying on top of 2025 cybersecurity trends means your defenses are ready before new rules hit. Ignoring these changes could lead to major fines, legal trouble, and serious damage if a breach happens.
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is advancing fast. The global market could reach $50 billion by 2030. A KPMG survey showed that 60% of Canadian companies and 78% of U.S. companies expect quantum computers to go mainstream by then. But as this tech grows, so do concerns about how it might break current cybersecurity protections.
Ransomware-as-a-Service
Ransomware attacks are becoming easier to launch. Cybercriminals now offer "Ransomware-as-a-Service," giving others simple toolkits in exchange for a share of the profits. This means more attacks—and bigger damage. Recovering from ransomware now costs companies an average of $2.73 million. Experts say offline backups and network segmentation are key ways to stay resilient.
IT and OT Security Converge
In the past, manufacturing systems were kept separate from regular IT networks. But with Industry 4.0, these systems are connecting and that brings new risks. Attackers can now target production lines or safety systems. The solution? Security that watches both IT and OT environments, from office software to factory floors.
Zero Trust Architecture
The old idea of protecting the network perimeter no longer works. With remote work, cloud services, and complex systems, security must change. Zero Trust means not automatically trusting anyone or anything - even inside your network. Every user and device must prove it's safe, every time.
In 2024, healthcare data breaches hit a record high: over 276 million records were exposed. That’s a 64% increase from the year before and equal to about 81% of the U.S. population.
Even though healthcare organizations handle highly sensitive patient data, many still struggle to protect it.
Cyberattacks in this sector are rising fast. A report from Proofpoint found that 92% of healthcare organizations faced a cyberattack in 2024, up from 88% in 2023. The average cost of the most serious attack was $4.7 million, showing how serious the impact can be- both financially and operationally.
Worried about how these trends might affect your business?
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