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SEVEN SECURITY PREDICTIONS THAT BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW

Ulfar Erlingsson , Lacework ’ s Chief Architect , shares seven security predictions forecasting what targets cybercriminals will attack , which cybersecurity skills will be in demand and how technologies will change .

Securing the cloud is a never-ending task that becomes more challenging each year as cloud functionality continues to expand . New technologies and tools bring businesses many opportunities ; however , if we don ’ t use them appropriately and securely , they can do more damage than good .

While we can ’ t pinpoint exactly what will happen in our industry next year , we ’ ve had many discussions with security leaders and experts that indicate what 2023 might look like for businesses . Here are a few of my security predictions along with recommendations to help you prepare for the obstacles and opportunities ahead .
The cloud will get more complex
We continually hear about the complexities of the cloud and that ’ s not going to change any time soon
Cloud capabilities will continue to expand , which is why you need security tools and processes in place as soon as possible .
because the cloud is only getting more complicated . Cloud capabilities will continue to expand , which is why you need security tools and processes in place as soon as possible .
Some companies are just starting their move to the cloud and others are already well on their way , but they ’ re all learning about the many challenges that come with that transition . No business wants to completely halt operations as they migrate their tools and data from legacy systems , which means they need to learn how to develop software securely as they move . It ’ s an organizational change that ’ s difficult for
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