Three Trends in Modern Cyber Security.

Trend 1: Distributed / Hybrid Work

With employees accessing corporate resources from virtually anywhere, often on personal devices and unsecured networks, the traditional security perimeter no longer exists. This shift has significantly expanded the potential attack surface and introduced new challenges for IT and security teams.

Key Risks in Today’s Hybrid Work Environment:

• More Entry Points for Threats – From cloud services to collaboration tools, multiple channels now serve as potential vectors for attacks.
• Expanding Attack Surface – More access points mean more opportunities for threat actors to infiltrate your network.
• Unmanaged Devices – Personal and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) endpoints often lack essential security controls.
• Inconsistent Protection – Ensuring the same level of security for both remote and on-site users can be difficult without a unified strategy.

Trend 2: Increasingly Complex IT Environments

Organisations are increasingly turning to multi-cloud strategies to take advantage of greater flexibility, resilience, and scalability. But with this power comes added complexity, especially when it comes to securing and managing disparate cloud platforms.

Multi-cloud environments introduce a range of unique security challenges that traditional tools and strategies often struggle to address.

Key Risks in Multi-Cloud Deployments:

• New Types of Attacks – Each cloud platform has its own threat landscape, increasing the likelihood of novel or platform-specific attacks.
• Cloud Provider Dependencies – Security gaps can arise from over-reliance on native tools or inconsistent controls between providers.
• Management Complexity – Coordinating policies, visibility, and compliance across multiple environments can overwhelm teams and create blind spots.