15 January 2025

The Top Cyber Security Trends for 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

The cyber security landscape is growing more and more complex every year, with new threats to watch out for and new ways of protecting your assets. Each year, organisations are left scrambling to protect their most sensitive data, keep their operational technology (OT) running, and keep their customers’ trust. In 2025, these challenges aren’t going away. Thanks to advances in technology, it can be hard for businesses to keep up. That’s why we’ve decided to help, and have rounded up the top cyber security trends for 2025 that we think every firm needs to know about.

The Downsides of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the cyber security landscape, but it’s not all good news – it’s more of a double-edged sword. On one hand, it makes it easier than ever for businesses to find and deal with threats before they can do any damage. Since AI tools are able to analyse vast amounts of data in real time, they can detect anomalies, and respond faster than humans can. However, this technology is also being weaponised by cyber criminals, and helping them to launch sophisticated attacks.

This means the stakes are higher than ever for today’s businesses. An AI system that hasn’t been configured properly could leave you vulnerable. At the same time, failing to adopt AI solutions could leave your organisation vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. In a recent episode of our podcast, The Keys 2 Your Digital Kingdom, we discussed the impact of AI on IAM, as well as the risks it poses. If you missed it, you can listen here, and hear how industry leaders are addressing the challenges of AI and using it to boost their defences. With the help of our partners like LevelBlue, we help businesses use AI securely, offering threat detection tools that can be securely integrated into your network.

Rising Threats to Supply Chain Security

As businesses all over the world have become more interconnected, supply chains are now prime targets for cyber criminals. Just last year, 38% of UK businesses faced month-long recoveries after being hit by supply chain attacks. A single vulnerability in a supplier’s system can give attackers a backdoor into dozens of organisations, up and down the supply chain. When the supply chain company Blue Yonder was hit by a ransomware attack in 2024, it affected companies including Starbucks and Morrisons

One of the key cyber security trends for 2025 is the growing number of sophisticated supply chain attacks. Organisations need to take a closer look at the cyber security practices of their suppliers, implement third-party risk management policies, and maintain visibility across their entire supply chain. At Infosec K2K, our risk assessments and vulnerability management services help businesses to proactively address any weaknesses they might have in their network.

Tightening Cyber Security Regulations

Governments around the world will be stepping up their data protection laws – and while this is good for consumers, it’s set to create a more challenging regulatory environment for businesses. From new regulations in Asia to increased scrutiny globally, organisations can expect stricter compliance requirements when it comes to cyber security. The US is considering a federal privacy law, the EU’s NIS2 took effect last October, and last year the UK introduced the Data (Use and Access) Bill. 

Integrating existing regional and local data regulations such as GDPR into your cyber security strategies is no longer optional. What’s more, though, businesses must also prepare for new regulations that are set to become legally binding later this year. One such regulation is the EU’s AI Act, which aims to regulate AI usage and address concerns about data misuse. Here at Infosec K2K, we help businesses navigate this complex landscape with our audit and compliance services and regulatory guidance to meet the demands of evolving cyber security laws. With our business application onboarding and integration, we’ll also ensure your digital environment complies with all regulations.

User Verification Challenges

With many data breaches stemming from compromised credentials, user verification is now a cornerstone of cybersecurity. This isn’t always the result of a hack – recent research by Verizon found that 68% of breaches of breaches were caused by human error, or by people falling for a phishing scam. However, finding the right balance between strong authentication measures and usability can be challenging. While MFA is now standard practice for many businesses, criminals have already found ways of bypassing these measures.

In 2025, it will be harder than ever to figure out if a user is legitimate or a criminal. Malicious actors have created bots that mimic human actions – clicking, scrolling, and even typing – making them difficult to detect. Emerging technologies like biometric authentication and behavioral analytics are gaining traction as solutions to these challenges. In 2025, businesses will need to navigate concerns around privacy, accessibility, and implementation costs. Our IAM solutions are designed to help organisations take control of user verification, enabling secure access without compromising on user experience.

Preparing for the Future

Dealing with today’s cybersecurity landscape requires a proactive approach, and here at Infosec K2K we offer a suite of services to help businesses address emerging threats. From customised IAM solutions to OT security expertise, we deliver tailored strategies for organisations of all sizes. 

The cyber security trends of 2025 demand constant vigilance and a willingness to adapt. Cyber security is always changing, and businesses that fail to keep up with these changes risk not only financial losses but also damaging their reputation – and regulatory penalties. By partnering with a company like Infosec K2K, you can confidently face the challenges ahead, protect your most sensitive data, and maintain regulatory compliance at the same time.

Whatever solution you’re looking for, we can help. The experts at Infosec K2K can offer you specialist guidance, and help you find the product that’s the best fit for you.

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