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3. Complex infrastructure operations<\/strong><\/p>\n The ongoing pursuit of digital transformation and consequent network reliance also drives the third factor. Ironically, there is another facet of enterprise protection and financial control wrapped up in this. The widespread move from one-stop shops (avoiding IT vendor lock-in in favor of more competitive pricing and autonomy) has created a more complex, multivendor environment. This is coupled with multiple IT domains required to handle many diverse functions and layers of IT infrastructure (e.g., cloud, on-prem), all connected to the network. Complex, mission-critical IT operations now need to be monitored and protected from increasingly sophisticated cyber breaches.<\/p>\n 4. Unpredictable geopolitics and economics<\/strong><\/p>\n Shifting from the first three factors\u2014all internal to an enterprise\u2014the fourth is unquestionably external and without doubt the most intractable risk for any enterprise, individual, or industry group. Global uncertainty and tension are unavoidably putting even greater pressure on already-tight IT budgets, component supply chains and power costs. This can easily exacerbate existing constraints on cybersecurity budgets when vigilance and protection are more needed than ever. Unfortunately, in cyberspace one cannot always point a finger in one direction to identify an adversary. Geopolitical alliances in cyberspace are much more difficult to track, and defending against an escalating tension becomes an all-out fight to secure the network.<\/p>\n 5. Evolving cyber threats<\/strong><\/p>\n The fifth factor is obviously the epicenter of today\u2019s cyber security landscape. According to the HPE Threat Labs\u2019 report, governments were the most frequently targeted sector globally in 2025, followed by finance, technology, defense, and manufacturing. The prevailing global geopolitical and economic situation may further accelerate the twin motivations of nation state-linked espionage and organized crime for extortion and theft.<\/p>\n The current cybersecurity landscape calls for a re-think of the network\u2019s pivotal role and how it can manage an enterprise\u2019s digital defenses effectively, dynamically, and comprehensively. Overall, the network can be an excellent security sensor and enforcement point, using built-in security capabilities rather than being a collection of devices with an inflexible, bolted-on security layer.<\/p>\n Much as cybercriminals use agentic and generative AI to intensify their campaigns, CISOs can stay ahead more easily by leveraging AI-driven network platforms for 24×7 automated management of security policy enforcement (e.g., zero trust), threat monitoring, and mitigation, encompassing devices, things, and users. Meaningful data insights can be harvested, analyzed, and recycled back into secure networking management tools for dynamic protection.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n #Understanding #modern #cybercrime #landscape<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 3. 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