Unwrapping 2023: Navigating Cybersecurity Trends, Threats, and Hope in Christmas

Defend & Conquer with Dr. ZeroTrust

Hi reader,

In this Christmas edition of CybersecurityHQ, Dr. Chase Cunningham, also known as Dr. ZeroTrust, reviews the cybersecurity trends and statistics of 2023. Concerningly, Deloitte's poll shows 34% of executives had financial data targeted, and 48.8% expect more attacks in 2024, yet only 20% believe their systems can withstand an attack.

AI and ML are prevalent but focused on large language modeling, while the cost of cybercrime is predicted to reach $8 trillion in 2023 and rise to $10.5 trillion by 2025.

Open source vulnerabilities affect 84% of code bases, and phishing remains a significant threat.

Geopolitical tensions, with the Russia-Ukraine war, contribute to a growing cyber arms race.

Despite challenges, 66% of CIOs plan increased cybersecurity investments, emphasizing the crucial need for vigilance and proactive measures in safeguarding digital assets. Stay vigilant, stay secure!

The CybersecurityHQ Team

*About Dr. Chase Cunningham: I am a retired Navy Chief Cryptologist with more than 20 years experience in Cyber Forensic and Analytic Operations and I offer deep technical expertise, advanced education, various certifications and operational experience in this field. I have an intricate and real world know how gained directly from the realm of cyber operations and forensic analysis. I gained my operations experience by being "on pos" doing cyber forensics, analytics, and offensive and defensive cyber operations while functioning in highly technical and operationally demanding work centers within the NSA, CIA, FBI and other government agencies.