2020 really is the gift that keeps on giving – assuming you’re a cybercriminal. According to the recently released 2021 Cyber Security Industry Report 2021 from Bulletproof, penetration test data from the past year has revealed that critical flaws found in business infrastructure and applications have increased since 2019, where it was 1 in 5, with under-investment in cyber defences and lack of security culture cited as the main causes. The report reveals that attackers have continued to take advantage of the current global pandemic by targeting organisations with poor security, using tried and tested techniques well understood by the security industry.

By analysing data from penetration tests and proactive monitoring, as well as compliance insights and research, Bulletproof identified that intelligence is often not good enough and provides a false sense of security. Remote workers are at a higher risk of falling victim to phishing campaigns as attackers have increased their use of this tactic and been successful. The full Bulletproof report is available to download here

As we approach the end of the year it’s only natural to start planning for the new one around the corner, perhaps even moreso given the tumultuous last twelve months. To this end we have several articles this issue that look forward to 2021, with predictions for both the technology trends that lie ahead and their likely impact on an increasingly remote workforce. What will the workplace look like after COVID-19? Has the pandemic permanently altered the way we do business? As a wise man once said, look to the future now, it’s only just begun...

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