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As part of this year\u2019s Insight Jam LIVE event, the<\/em><\/strong> Solutions Review editors have compiled a list of predictions for 2025 from some of the most experienced professionals across the SIEM, Endpoint Security, Networking Monitoring, and broader cybersecurity<\/em><\/strong> marketplaces.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As part of Solutions Review\u2019s annual Insight Jam LIVE<\/a> event, we called for the industry\u2019s best and brightest to share their SIEM<\/a>, endpoint<\/a>, and cybersecurity predictions for 2025 and beyond. The experts featured represent some of the top solution providers with experience in these marketplaces, and each projection has been vetted for relevance and ability to add business value.<\/p>\n Security architects will surrender to genAI and open-source developments:<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n Software architecture complexity will challenge security posture control<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “With AI and code generation becoming core to software development, we\u2019re on the verge of unprecedented architectural complexity that will make traditional security posture control nearly impossible. By 2025, new forms of malware and open-source codebase vulnerabilities will emerge, and attackers will leverage AI to craft advanced, evasive malware.”<\/p>\n The rise of AI-driven threats in open-source<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “In 2025, open-source software threats will shift from traditional vulnerabilities to AI-generated backdoors and malware embedded in open-source packages. With attackers leveraging AI tools to develop and disguise malware within open source code, addressing these new threats will require a significant advancement in security tools to stay ahead of these quickly evolving challenges.”<\/p>\n Unified Security Management for Holistic Risk Prioritization<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Unified security management platforms that integrate early-warning intelligence and risk prioritization across an enterprise\u2019s entire infrastructure will be the cornerstone of cyber defense strategies. By offering a clear, comprehensive view of security vulnerabilities, risks, and threats, organizations can make more informed decisions and mitigate risks before they materialize into full-scale attacks.”<\/p>\n Cybersecurity as a Board-Level Concern<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Focus on Organizational Resilience<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “In an era where cyber breaches are virtually inevitable, resilience will be as important as prevention. The ability to recognize an attack early, quickly recover from a breach, and continue operations with minimal to no impact on daily operations will be a key metric of success for organizations facing increasingly sophisticated, multi-stage cyber-attacks.”<\/p>\n Fragmentation of tools will lead to a focus on correlation and prioritization.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Vulnerability chaining<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “AI-powered attacks will become significantly more aggressive in 2025, with vulnerability chaining emerging as a major threat. Attackers will leverage AI for more effective vulnerability identification and rapid exploitation by chaining multiple CVEs together to launch successful attacks. Once they find a vulnerability that allows a foothold into a network or system, they will use the chain of vulnerabilities to expand deeper or laterally. This also allows attackers to game-plan their approaches in advance. It will present a greater challenge for organizations to defend themselves while providing attackers with more opportunities to achieve their objectives.”<\/p>\n Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “We are seeing an explosion of ‘security posture’ management for every aspect of the IT infrastructure\u2014network, device, application, cloud, attack surface, identity, and finally, data. The perfect analogy is a guard outside your neighborhood bank or a security desk in your office building. It is a deterrent but by no means a protector of the asset. As engineers, we believe in designing a solution, not just monitoring for bad things to happen. 2025 will see the beginning of the end of posture management and the dawn of the ‘mitigation’ era, where we do something about attacks on our assets. We protect them in a way where the effort required to steal the asset outweighs the benefit, and the hacker moves on to an easier target.”<\/p>\n “Companies that are slow to adopt GenAI will risk becoming obsolete, while forward-thinking companies that adopt the technology across all aspects of operations will come out on top. Additionally, we’ll see an increase in specialized GenAI models, fine-tuned to specific industries and regulatory requirements, fast-tracking further GenAI adoption and implementation.”<\/p>\n Unseen Vulnerabilities: The Hidden Risks of ‘Free’ Communication Apps in 2025\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n “This concern goes beyond system availability; it’s about the uncertainty surrounding who has access to sensitive information and what they might do with it. As attackers increasingly weaponize insights from this data, the risks surrounding these tools grow significantly. Many assume these widely used communication apps are secure enough for sensitive information, trusting that their internal security teams would intervene if they weren\u2019t secure. However, these platforms are often used without proper oversight or security controls, exposing both individuals and organizations to unnecessary risk.”<\/p>\n There will be a rise in the vCISO and CISO consultants<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n There will be more shareholder action against companies that drop the cybersecurity ball<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “It is not uncommon for shareholders to file lawsuits against companies for not doing ‘the right thing,’ and in 2025, we can expect to see more of this action being taken. When cyber incidents occur, they lead to substantial financial losses, regulatory fines, and damage to brand reputation\u2014all of which directly impact shareholder value. Investors argue that neglecting cybersecurity reflects inadequate governance and risk management, especially when companies don\u2019t prioritize safeguarding data and operational systems. In today’s threat landscape, a proactive approach to cybersecurity is essential for corporate responsibility. Shareholders will increasingly take legal action against companies that fail to implement effective cybersecurity measures, viewing it as a breach of fiduciary duty to protect assets.”<\/p>\n 2025: The Year of Comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management in Business Continuity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Digital Experience Becomes a Business Imperative, Powered by a Strong Internet Infrastructure<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Digital experience will emerge as a critical pillar of business success, supported by robust internet infrastructure. Each layer of the internet stack\u2014DNS, APIs, CDNs, and other foundational components\u2014will serve as the backbone of IT operations, ensuring the performance and reliability needed for an optimal digital experience. As businesses increasingly depend on seamless digital interactions, monitoring and optimizing these layers will become as essential as financial oversight. Companies will prioritize internet stack management to safeguard digital experience, recognizing it as a key driver of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and overall business growth.”<\/p>\n Resource Constraints Hindering Compliance Efforts<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Increased Legal Accountability and Liability<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “In 2025, evolving legal frameworks will place greater responsibility on MSPs for their clients\u2019 cybersecurity, holding them liable for security breaches and compliance lapses. This heightened accountability is set to redefine service contracts and risk management strategies. MSPs without a thorough understanding of legal obligations may find themselves vulnerable to lawsuits and significant financial losses, emphasizing the need for legal expertise in their operations.”<\/p>\n Secure Data Clouds Become Non-Negotiable for Compliance<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Exploited Vulnerabilities Emerge as the Fastest-Growing Threat<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “By 2025, exploited vulnerabilities will surpass phishing as the most rapidly growing cybersecurity threat. Attackers are increasingly automating the discovery and exploitation of unpatched systems, leaving organizations exposed. The sheer volume and sophistication of attacks will force Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to evolve, incorporating proactive vulnerability management solutions into their service offerings to protect clients and mitigate risks.”<\/p>\n Demand for Proactive Cybersecurity Outpaces Traditional Approaches<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “As exploited vulnerabilities dominate headlines and compliance mandates intensify, businesses will demand proactive cybersecurity measures over reactive ones. MSPs that offer real-time threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and patching services will become the trusted partners of the future. The expectation will shift from simply responding to incidents to ensuring systems are continually hardened against evolving threats.”<\/p>\n “A federal judge will grant an injunction that stops updates to Regulation SCI. The SEC’s position is given minimal weight by the court, substituting its own expertise and judgment over the law and factual issues, overruling the SEC, and striking down the proposed rule. After 3-5 years of appeals, the issue makes its way to SCOTUS, the judgment is affirmed, and the proposed rule is dead.<\/p>\n “In addition, perhaps Congress responds by passing a clear set of laws that creates even more regulations, and then IT and Security teams have to scramble to comply. Meanwhile, life continues for IT and Security teams who are already overwhelmed and simply want a clear set of rules.”<\/p>\n “AI’s role will extend far beyond traditional detection and response. Advanced systems will act as strategic advisors, analyzing vast volumes of data in real-time to uncover risks, prioritize responses, and smartly automate tasks that once consumed significant time and resources. By streamlining operations and providing actionable insights, AI will free security leaders to focus on long-term planning and risk mitigation rather than firefighting.<\/p>\n “For enterprises, the ability to predict and neutralize threats proactively will be game-changing. AI-powered tools will identify vulnerabilities way before adversaries can exploit them. This shift will also prove vital as businesses contend with compliance demands and board-level scrutiny, where fast, accurate reporting and strategic foresight are critical. Ultimately, I believe 2025 will highlight that success lies in leveraging AI not just as a defensive tool but as a driver of smarter, faster, and more strategic cybersecurity.”<\/p>\n The year of AI agents and multi-agent systems: A challenge for cyber professionals, and an opportunity for threat actors.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “The rising use of multi-agent systems will introduce new attack vectors and vulnerabilities that could be exploited if they aren\u2019t secured properly from the start. Attacks that we see today impacting single-agent systems, such as data poisoning, prompt injection, or social engineering to influence agent behavior, could all be vulnerabilities within a multi-agent system, with even wider-reaching impacts and harms because of the increasing volume of connection points and interfaces. Agents can discover other agents and communicate, collaborate, and interact. Without clear and distinct communication boundaries and explicit permissions, this can be a huge risk to data privacy as well as influence actionable agents (which is a security concern). These are not issues that traditional application testing alone can address.”<\/p>\n “However, there are two sides to every coin, and AI also has a key role to play in cyber defense. Cybersecurity solutions are advancing to combat the alarming surge of large-scale AI-driven attacks. This includes more AI-discovered vulnerabilities, as well as autonomous real-time threat detection and mitigation systems, powered by predictive analytics capable of anticipating and countering attacks\u2013even before they occur.”<\/p>\n Data exfiltration and extortion will eclipse ransomware as the primary threat.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n AI in cybersecurity will bolster defenses but amplify risks.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “In the coming year, organizations will face the challenge of balancing AI’s security advantages with the mounting risks it introduces. While AI strengthens threat detection and response, attackers are equally adept at harnessing its power, rendering traditional employee training methods obsolete. Common indicators of phishing, like grammatical errors and unnatural phrasing, are vanishing as generative AI and deepfakes enable more convincing and sophisticated attacks. To combat these evolving threats, businesses must continually refresh employee training and adopt advanced AI tools, such as Microsoft’s Azure sandbox, to maintain robust security control.”<\/p>\n Zero Trust<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Tools<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n “By 2025, many current cybersecurity tools will become outdated, as they still reflect a perimeter-based mindset. In today\u2019s world, effective defense is necessary for every device and at every location where people live, work, and play.\u00a0Organizations will need proactive tools that don\u2019t wait for an attack to happen. Instead, these tools will run tests and simulations on themselves to ensure they can maintain operational continuity in both good times and bad. Automation will be crucial, as it must continuously test and model threats with every network change before attackers can exploit vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n “A key shift in cybersecurity strategies will be ‘tempo.’ As the pace of change and attacks increases, defenders must also quicken their responses. Those who don\u2019t keep up will be vulnerable.”<\/p>\n Intersection of AI & Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “The gap can be closed by providing technical teams with advanced AI training, adopting company-wide responsible AI usage policies, and encouraging users to access generative AI solutions that are formally blessed by the organization.”<\/p>\n The Cyber Resilience Act Will Reshape Software Development<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “One of the most pressing vulnerabilities in modern software is the accidental exposure of sensitive information, such as API keys, tokens, and credentials, in source code. As the CRA drives stricter compliance standards, organizations will need to integrate secret detection tools directly into their CI\/CD workflows. This integration will foster a stronger emphasis on security within DevSecOps, ensuring that software is both resilient and compliant from the earliest stages of development.<\/p>\n “For businesses, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Those that adapt quickly to the CRA’s requirements will not only reduce their risk of breaches but also demonstrate leadership in secure software practices\u2014a critical factor in maintaining trust with customers and partners in regulated markets.”<\/p>\n GenAI will be an asset, not an adversary, for CISOs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Organizations will increasingly turn to AI to power improved security posture.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Automation becomes a must in SecOps.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “The increasing volume and complexity of data necessitate automation in security operations. By optimizing data ingestion and leveraging advanced machine learning models, organizations can efficiently analyze critical data, detect emerging threats, and automate routine tasks. This allows our security teams to focus on high-priority incidents, reducing response times and minimizing potential damage.”<\/p>\n The skills gap will drive MSSP growth.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “A continued and increased demand for managed security services from small and mid-sized businesses will continue in 2025. A significant factor driving this growth is the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. This makes these organizations more vulnerable to cyber-attacks, including ransomware. As cyber threats evolve and become increasingly sophisticated, the need for managed security solutions will remain strong.”<\/p>\n Neuro-symbolic AI for Cybersecurity: The Enabler of Cybersecurity Threat Early Detection and Rapid Response<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “The emerging trends in cybersecurity defense in 2025 will be establishing trust in cybersecurity defense and ensuring trustworthiness in cybersecurity defense towards a secure cyberspace. AI is the enabler of cybersecurity threat early detection and rapid response. AI can help solve complex security challenges by assisting human system managers with automated monitoring, analysis, and responses to cybersecurity attacks. Predictive analytics is an invaluable stepping stone in applying AI for cybersecurity. More specifically,\u00a0neuro-symbolic AI<\/a>, which integrates neural networks with symbolic representations, is a game changer by enabling high levels of trust in cybersecurity threat early detection and rapid response. Zero trust is expected to be the unquestioned gold standard of cybersecurity.”<\/p>\n Attack surface security risk in supply chains.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “In 2025, organizations must adopt advanced attack surface management strategies to gain visibility into their entire supplier networks to fully assess their exposure to cyber-attacks. These strategies include uncovering hidden supplier relationships, evaluating the cyber vulnerabilities of both direct and sub-tier suppliers, and assessing a broad spectrum of risk categories. Companies will also focus on identifying over-reliance on single suppliers and visualizing geographic clusters to mitigate cyber risks when they are impacted. By embracing these measures in the upcoming year, organizations can reduce their exposure to cyber threats, protect their digital supply chains, and ensure resilience in an era of ever-expanding cyber-attack surfaces.”<\/p>\n Breaking Security Silos: The Rise of Unified Cybersecurity Platforms<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nCybersecurity Predictions for 2025 and Beyond<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nIdan Plotnik, co-founder and CEO of Apiiro<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“In 2025, the rise of generative AI and open-source developments will bring new layers of complexity to software architecture, challenging consistent security oversight. As development velocity accelerates, manual security reviews and checklists won\u2019t keep up, and application security engineers and security architects will lose all control. Companies should pivot toward automation and integrated security tools that provide continuous, scalable oversight while embracing a shift-left security approach to keep pace with agile, AI-driven application development cycles.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNadir Izrael, co-founder and CTO at Armis Security<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“The rise of AI-driven cyber weapons and the increasingly blurred lines between military and civilian targets underscores the need for a holistic approach to security. A “single-pane-of-glass” strategy\u2014one that consolidates security insights from diverse inputs like source code, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities\u2014will become essential to navigating the complexities of cyberwarfare in 2025.<\/p>\n
\nYevgeny Dibrov, co-founder and CEO at Armis<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“In 2025, cybersecurity will no longer solely be a technical issue relegated to IT teams\u2014it increasingly becomes a board-level priority. With the rising frequency and severity of cyber-attacks, boards of directors will require platforms that provide executive-level visibility into their organization\u2019s security posture. Platforms that offer executive dashboards and comprehensive reporting will empower board-level decision-making, ensuring cybersecurity is integrated into the organization\u2019s strategic vision, thus aligning security efforts with business goals.”<\/p>\n
\nMark Lambert, Chief Product Officer at ArmorCode<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“In 2025, we will continue to see an influx of new application security solution providers entering the market. The pendulum has swung back from enterprises looking for single-vendor tool platforms back to best-of-breed tools that deliver more accurate results. However, this leads to an increase in siloed data and security debt, or backlog, which teams will struggle to address. There has already been a clear shift away from viewing security as a ‘zero-sum game’ and towards a focus on ‘business risk.’ Next year, the focus will be further refined to correlate data from across these disconnected tools and focus on the vulnerabilities at the top of the pyramid from a business impact perspective – and prioritize the reduction of technical debt in the areas that matter most.”<\/p>\n
\nChris Borkenhagen, CDO\/CISO at AuthenticID<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“Adopting a customized and business-specific zero-trust security strategy is critical for security leaders to combat cyber threats effectively. This approach treats every access request as a potential risk, with the adoption of complex multi-factor authentication (MFA) adding an extra layer of security. Staying informed about regulatory developments paralleled with retrospective reviews of industry breach incidents can provide valuable lessons for strengthening security postures. Embracing a ‘think like a hacker’ mentality also helps identify potential vulnerabilities and enhances proactive measures against unauthorized access.”<\/p>\n
\nAmeesh Divatia, Co-Founder and CEO of Baffle<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“Data security posture management has been perceived by many as a way to address the prevalence of data breaches today when, in fact, it’s just monitoring by a different name. Just like monitoring, there’s a good chance that the data has already been breached when you notice the problem. In the coming year, enterprises that actually care about their data will realize that protecting the data is the only answer. Lock the data up with encryption and hold the key tight, and the hacker will look for another target to breach.<\/p>\n
\nGaurav Banga, the Founder and CEO at Balbix<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“In 2025, GenAI will be more effective than ever. It will transform and reimagine business operations completely. Many cybersecurity programs will look to the technology for growth by increasing efficiency, limiting time spent on intensive tasks, and enabling teams to do more with less across the board. This will be especially helpful for industries operating with narrow margins and increased regulatory activity, like healthcare and smaller manufacturing companies. For these companies, their bottom line is dependent on improving operational efficiencies. These efficiencies powered by GenAI can make the difference in reducing overall cyber risk, despite smaller team sizes, due to its ability to identify anomalies and risks at speed and at scale, outpacing traditional methods.<\/p>\n
\nDavid Wiseman, the Vice President of Secure Communications at BlackBerry<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“It is not only espionage at the network level that is of concern; mobile spying is on the rise. People should think twice about what they are sharing on so-called ‘free’ messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal.\u00a0 The perceived security of popular communication apps like these will face growing scrutiny as their vulnerabilities become more apparent in 2025. In fact, it was recently found<\/a> that the group APT41 is using updates to the LightSpy malware campaign to infiltrate common communications systems, notably WhatsApp. A rule of thumb: If it is free, you are the product, and your data can be sold, moved, and targeted. This leaves users’ metadata and personal information at risk of exposure or misuse by third parties.<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nJeffrey Wheatman, the SVP and Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“It’s no secret that there has been increased pressure on the CISO role over the past several years. From the rise of ransomware attacks, AI sparking new tactics, and more sophisticated social engineering attacks, companies now have to play good offense and defense to stay ahead of bad actors. With these pressures\u2014plus often stretched security teams\u2014CISOs will move out of in-house positions and into more consulting roles or vCISO roles in the coming year to better manage their workloads. If this trend comes to fruition, the impact on the industry could be immense. Having security leaders who are not in-house could create vulnerabilities or gaps in security, which can stifle organizations\u2019 strategies and leave them open to attacks.”<\/p>\n
\nMehdi Daoudi, CEO of Catchpoint<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“Third-party risk will dominate business continuity planning as companies rely more heavily not just on SaaS and cloud providers but also on a complex web of APIs, partner integrations, supply chains, and third-party code. This intricate network means that disruptions from any single vendor\u2014or even a single integration\u2014will have ripple effects across operations, potentially impacting entire supply chains and revenue. To mitigate these risks, proactive, real-time monitoring of all third-party interactions will be critical, with companies demanding full transparency and accountability on performance and recovery plans from all their critical vendors and partners.”<\/p>\n
\nTim Golden, CEO and Founder of Compliance Scorecard<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“The ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals will exacerbate staffing challenges for MSPs, leaving teams stretched thin and under-resourced. This could hamper their ability to meet compliance demands effectively. Resource limitations may result in compliance gaps and heightened vulnerability to security breaches, making workforce development a pressing need for MSPs in 2025.”<\/p>\n
\nSri Sreenivasan, President at ConnectSecure\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“With compliance frameworks like CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) and stricter global regulations, secure data clouds will shift from being optional enhancements to essential infrastructure. Organizations in defense, healthcare, and other regulated industries will prioritize secure, compliant cloud solutions to meet mandatory standards and avoid penalties. Businesses not adopting these technologies risk falling behind or being excluded from critical contracts.”<\/p>\n
\nEdward Bailey, Staff Senior Technical Evangelist at Cribl<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“I believe that in late Q1 or Q2 2025, an industry trade group will file suit to challenge key Federal cybersecurity regulations. My guess is it will start with the SEC’s proposed amendments to Regulation SCI. Cybersecurity regulations created under the umbrella of the Gramm-Leach-Bliey Act are at risk as well. Healthcare cybersecurity regulations tied to reimbursements under the authority of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are another set of regulations that may be targeted.<\/p>\n
\nDavid Primor, Founder and CEO at Cynomi<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“2025 will redefine the cybersecurity landscape as AI evolves into a cornerstone of strategic decision-making for CISOs and security leaders. In a world where cyber threats grow in both frequency and sophistication\u2014and where attackers increasingly deploy AI to craft adaptive and evasive attacks\u2014defenders must adopt tools that deliver both effectiveness and efficiency.<\/p>\n
\nNicole Carignan, VP of Strategic Cyber AI at Darktrace<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“If 2023 was the year of generative AI and 2024 was the year of AI agents, 2025 is set to be the year of multi-agent systems (or ‘agent swarms’). That means we\u2019ll see increasing use cases across businesses where teams of autonomous AI agents are working together to tackle more complex tasks than a single AI agent could alone. However, the rise of multi-agent systems, particularly in cybersecurity, is a double-edged sword.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nJohn Bennett, CEO of Dashlane<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“In 2025, AI will grow increasingly central to both cyber-attacks and defenses, driving a significant evolution in the threat landscape. The commoditization of sophisticated attack tools will make large-scale, AI-driven campaigns accessible to attackers with minimal technical expertise. At the same time, malware and phishing schemes will grow more advanced as cyber-criminals leverage AI to create highly personalized and harder-to-detect attacks tailored to individual targets.<\/p>\n
\nJim Broome, President and CTO at DirectDefense<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“In 2025, ransomware will increasingly be used as a precursor to larger attacks, where the real threat is data exfiltration and extortion. Attackers will leverage stolen data as a bargaining tool, especially in highly regulated industries like healthcare, where companies are forced to disclose breaches. As a result, we\u2019ll see more sophisticated ransom demands based on exfiltrated data.”<\/p>\n
\nTK Keanini, CTO at DNSFilter<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“Zero Trust will be the dominant architecture model in 2025, fully replacing outdated perimeter-based models. Security controls will focus increasingly on the workforce and workloads rather than just the workplace, leading to enhanced protection across diverse environments.”<\/p>\n
\nNeil Jones, CISSP and Director of Cybersecurity Evangelism at Egnyte<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“Recent reports indicate that nearly 100 percent of IT leaders consider AI models crucial for their business success, but only 48 percent of IT professionals are confident about their ability to execute a strategy for leveraging AI in cybersecurity. In 2025, we can anticipate the knowledge gap widening, as AI models’ technical capabilities will likely outstrip IT teams\u2019 ability to govern their responsible use.<\/p>\n
\nDwayne McDaniel, Developer Advocate at GitGuardian<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is poised to have a significant impact on how software is developed and secured. By mandating stricter requirements for vulnerabilities, the CRA will force organizations to reassess their development pipelines, especially in areas like secret management and secure coding practices.<\/p>\n
\nAttila T\u00f6r\u00f6k, CISO at GoTo<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“AI tools have been a double-edged sword from a security standpoint ever since their first public availability, but the focus for CISOs in 2025 should be viewing AI as an asset rather than an adversary. As these tools continue to evolve, they should be integrated into security operations to improve threat detection, response times, and predictive analytics on an ongoing basis. In a slow market, this is a material, pragmatic way to demonstrate ROI while keeping pace with the evolving threat landscape.”<\/p>\n
\nChris Scheels, VP of Product Marketing at Gurucul<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“AI-powered threat hunting will play a crucial role in detecting and responding to advanced threats. As AI models continue to evolve, they will be able to identify sophisticated attacks that traditional methods might miss. By automating routine tasks and recommending effective response strategies, AI can significantly reduce the impact of security incidents and improve overall security posture.”<\/p>\n
\nHoubing Herbert Song, IEEE Fellow<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“The top cybersecurity threats emerging in 2025 are AI-powered cyber-attacks, which are characterized by their ability to learn and adapt to new defenses. In fact, according to “The Impact of Technology in 2025 and Beyond: an IEEE Global Study,”<\/a> 48 percent of experts said a top potential use for AI is real-time cybersecurity vulnerability identification and attack prevention. In 2025, AI-powered cyber-attacks are expected to be more believable and less detectable. For example, deepfakes will continue to impact every aspect of our society, from personal to business to politics. AI can be leveraged by attackers to carry out more sophisticated and effective cyber-attacks. For example, with AI-enhanced social engineering, AI can assist in analyzing and predicting human behavior, allowing hackers to craft more convincing social engineering attacks that exploit psychological factors.<\/p>\n
\nTheodore Krantz Jr., CEO of interos.ai<\/strong> <\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“As global interconnectivity deepens, the scale and speed of cyber breaches ripple across the globe quicker than ever, amplifying the ‘blast radius’ of attacks. In the first 10 months of 2024, 15,137 companies were impacted by reported cyber-attacks, according to interos data. This multiplied out to 1.3 million tier 1 suppliers, 3.1 million tier 2 suppliers, and 3.8 million tier 3 suppliers. As today\u2019s supply chains rely more heavily on networks with many tiers of suppliers, the expanded attack surface of businesses must be approached with more diligence.<\/p>\n
\nItai Tevet, CEO and co-founder of Intezer<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“In the past couple of years, we’ve seen AI used to automate many aspects of cybersecurity. That’s great because we know that attackers are using AI, too, but there will also be some unintended consequences that we need to address. AI typically automates tasks that entry-level employees tend to have and that prevents those employees from getting the skills they need to move into other roles\u2014it’s going to exacerbate the existing cybersecurity talent shortage. It’s something that we are already seeing in the sales world with AI automating much of what entry-level SDRs do in their day-to-day. We are going to need to get ahead of this by rethinking training and education for cybersecurity professionals.”<\/p>\n
\nMarc Gaffan, CEO at IONIX<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>“By 2025, the cybersecurity market will experience a significant shift toward unified security platforms that dissolve the traditional silos between on-premises, cloud and emerging technologies like AI. Organizations will increasingly adopt solutions that offer cross-environment visibility and management, enabling them to better assess and mitigate actual cyber risks. This convergence will lead to more efficient resource allocation and a more cohesive security posture across all technology stacks.”<\/p>\n