The Future of Information Security: 3 Key Strategies Through 2023

Current Information Security Landscape

• The transition to remote working increased the chances of cyber-attacks, leading to a 238% increase.
• There is an ongoing shortage of skilled Information Security professionals. 85% of companies have reported that they lack skilled and experienced employees.
• New and unsecured Web3 and IoT services created new opportunities for hackers. From January to June 2021 alone, some 1.51 billion breaches of Internet of Things (IoT) devices took place, an increase from 639 million in 2020.
• Cyberattacks are at an all-time high, and the public sector is a prime target. In the UK alone, approximately 40% of the 777 incidents between September 2020 and August 2021 affected the public sector.

The good news is that there are many ways to improve your information security practices. To ensure your company is prepared for the growing challenges of information security and cyber threats in 2023 and beyond, it's necessary to stay updated on future trends and set up strategies to help you stay prepared.