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Commvault 2024 Predictions: The Future of Cyber Resilience

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Industry executives and experts share their predictions for 2024.  Read them in this 16th annual VMblog.com series exclusive.

The Future of Cyber Resilience

By Rahul Pawar, Global Vice President, Commvault

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, organizations will need to increase their cyber resilience to address pervasive threats.

This means that C-suite engagement in cyber preparedness initiatives will be more crucial than ever - being out of the loop is not an option. Technologies such as AI and automation will also play a greater role in detecting threats and preventing attacks. Here are some thoughts on what I see playing out in 2024.

  • Shifting Data Protection Perspectives: In 2024, the focus on data protection as a key tenant for business continuity will be at the forefront. I am seeing these trends and they are only going to get stronger with active CISO involvement. There is an increased understanding that cyber resilience is needed for business continuity. Cyber security is critical - securing the perimeter with the right monitoring and alerts, but also knowing a strong recovery is an equally critical part of security.
  • C-Suite Engagement: When it comes to cyber preparedness, I expect the level of engagement by members of the C-suite, including the CEO, to go up in 2024. It has to. IDC shows that only 33% of senior executives are involved in current cyber preparedness initiatives, yet 61% of those same leaders believe an attack could impact their business in the next 12 months. The importance of cyber preparedness must be a top-down initiative. In 2024, boards will also expect more dedication from the C-suite to ensure organizations are looking holistically at their security posture - from detection, to protection and recovery. In addition, with new laws being passed like the SEC ruling, the Caremark Act in the US, IRAP, and DORA, increased involvement from the C-suite will be critical.
  • AI Implementation/Cyber Resilience: In 2024, expect to see enterprises take a more defined approach in adopting AI, both offensively - to derive more insights from data, and defensively - to fight AI-driven attacks. As AI advancements continue, organizations will enhance cyber resilience by enabling predictive analytics and automated threat response. We expect businesses to prioritize data governance as it pertains to AI, ensuring proper guardrails are in place around data access and data privacy.  

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rahul Pawar

Rahul Pawar, Global Vice President: As CTO, Rahul leads the Security GTM team and Security Field CTOs, overseeing the implementation of security practices, creating a security ecosystem, and shaping future products. Prior to Commvault, Rahul was employed as a software developer at Ruksun Software technologies. In his career, Rahul has contributed to data management solutions for Cloud, Virtualization, Containers, HyperScaleX, Service Providers, and Cybersecurity resultign in over 125 patents.

Published Tuesday, January 16, 2024 7:38 AM by David Marshall
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