Open-source software, despite its vulnerabilities, has not been a major focus for hackers, but Wilson anticipates this will change soon. The rise of IoT is also expected to disrupt the security landscape, with the need for global security standards becoming increasingly apparent. Wilson concludes by stating that the widespread use of generative AI, expanding attack avenues, the upcoming U.S. election, economic uncertainty, and global conflicts will present new cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2024.
Key takeaways:
- Stringent regulations and consequences for failing to adhere have recently been passed or are expected to be instituted this year to ensure that organizations take action to mitigate cyber risks.
- Although AI can be a powerful tool, its current potential has been overhyped, and 2024 will see it fall back to earth in some ways.
- An array of AI applications have been released and widely adopted, many of these, such as ChatGPT, have free versions, and users share their data with little thought about security.
- With connected devices and systems increasingly involved in every aspect of our lives, it’s shining a spotlight on the need for standards to ensure a consistent approach to security worldwide.