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Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2024

By Nick France, CTO at cybersecurity leader Sectigo

Given the fact that bad actors are always on the prowl, 2024 is off to a fast start with numerous
cybersecurity incidents already occurring, affecting a myriad of industries, both large and small. What
can we expect as the year progresses? Below, I address some of the major trends and developments
that will shape the cyber landscape in 2024.
In 2024, transitioning to quantum-resistant cryptography will become a mainstream boardroom
discussion. No longer a buzzword or a topic to be tabled, becoming crypto-agile to prepare for post-
quantum encryption will be a key focus for the C-suite. This shift has been massively supported by NIST’s
development of quantum-resistant encryption and its impactful educational campaign on quantum's
threat to decryption. They have now transformed a once theoretical discussion about decryption into a
mainstream business focus.

Certificate automation is poised to mark another significant milestone, transcending its previous
enterprise-level boundaries to redefine businesses and sectors across all scales. The surge in
automation will intricately weave together our already interconnected digital infrastructure, transforming
it into a seamless entity of automated services.

In the upcoming year, a decisive showdown will unfold, determining whether AI emerges as a formidable
threat actor or the ultimate guardian of cybersecurity. In a race against time, hackers and cybersecurity
professionals are actively harnessing the power of AI to fortify their respective endeavors. The

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