CISOs are moving beyond traditional IT roles, IT Security News, ET CISO>
Economic Times –
The cybersecurity landscape in 2024 presents both opportunities and challenges for CISOs to adapt, innovate, and strengthen defenses.
Key Trends
India’s data protection law setting global standards for consent, privacy, and accountability.
Updates expected in 2024\)
Generative AI enabling advanced threat detection but also powering evolving malware and deep fakes.
Upskilling becoming vital to retain talent and address skill gaps around data analytics, threat hunting, and crisis response.
Zero-day threats driving greater investment in threat intelligence and proactive defenses.
Supply chain vulnerabilities presenting increased third-party cyber risk.
Quantum computing’s emergence requiring anticipatory planning for potential impact on encryption.
Perspectives
CISO roles transforming from IT to strategic business leadership on risk and resilience.
Arms race unfolding between AI offense and defense.
Combination of foresight, agility, and proaction needed to navigate complex, changing landscape.
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