FEATURE: TRENDS IN CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS
With the increase in cybersecurity related regulations organisations will need to go beyond written, approved and implemented policies. A growing trend towards providing real-time evidence and assurance to regulators will become the norm.
Even with new technologies, today’ s cybersecurity solutions have some clear limitations. Many tools do not work well together, making it harder to see and stop threats quickly. As attacks become more advanced, especially with AI, it is getting tougher to tell real threats from false alarms.
Some tools cannot keep up with fast changes in cloud environments or new types of attacks. To stay protected, organisations need security that is not only smarter and more connected, but also platformed – where tools and
systems work together seamlessly, offering a unified, AIdriven approach that is easier to manage and scale.
Osama Alzoubi, VP MEA, Phosphorus
In the world of IoT, AI and Generative AI are becoming essential for cybersecurity. With so many connected devices generating massive amounts of data, security teams can easily get overwhelmed. AI helps by filtering out irrelevant information and focusing on actual threats, making it easier to spot unusual behaviour across a vast number of devices.
It can also predict potential vulnerabilities and automate responses to minimise damage. Generative AI is used to simulate attacks on IoT systems, test security measures, and create realistic scenarios for training. These technologies allow security teams to manage the complexity of IoT environments more effectively and stay ahead of cyber risks. master architectural thinking, understanding how security layers interact across hybrid environments. Skills in secure cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and automation frameworks, like Terraform and Ansible are critical. A foundation in identity and access management, network segmentation, and secure coding principles is essential.
Familiarity with AI-assisted threat detection, MITRE ATT & CK, and incident response frameworks empowers teams to effectively implement and
fine-tune modern solutions. Importantly, soft skills such as risk communication and cross-functional collaboration remain key in aligning technical execution with business strategy.
Despite technical advancements, human factors remain a critical limitation. Sophisticated tools still require skilled professionals to deploy, configure, and maintain them effectively. Misconfigurations, lack of contextual tuning, and underutilisation of key features often leave gaps open.
Emile Abu Saleh, Vice President Northern Europe, Middle East Türkiye and Africa, Proofpoint
Even as AI has widened the attack surface, it has emerged as an opportunity for organisations. With data sprawl and multi-cloud environments on the rise, organisations
To keep up with modern cybersecurity, organisations need a comprehensive approach that covers Process, People and Technologies. Focusing on the skills, organisations need people with a mix of technical knowledge and practical skills.
Ilya Leonov, Regional Director MENA, Positive Technologies
Today’ s cybersecurity professionals must
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