2025 Security Trends: Identity, Endpoint, Cloud & the Rise of Browser Threats

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and this year's Verizon Business Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has shed light on some concerning trends. Now in its 18th year, the report analyzes over 22,000 security incidents across 139 countries, revealing significant growth in third-party involvement in breaches, increased ransomware attacks, and a lack of patching vulnerabilities.

This year's report is a must-read for any organization looking to stay ahead of emerging threats. The data shows that despite the exponential growth of browser-native attacks, traditional security solutions continue to focus on endpoint and network security, leaving a significant gap in browser security. This is where SquareX comes in with their "Year of Browser Bugs" (YOBB) initiative, aiming to draw attention to the lack of security research and rigor in browser security.

The rise of browser-native attacks has led to an increase in last-mile reassembly attacks, which involve the use of polymorphic extensions. These attacks can be challenging to detect and respond to, making them a significant threat to organizations.

Cloud Security: The Growing Overlap Between Endpoint and Cloud Environments

The overlap between endpoint and cloud environments has created new security challenges. ThreatLocker has recently released innovative solutions designed to protect organizations operating in this space. Their Cloud Control, Cloud Detect, Patch Management, and other advanced security tools aim to bridge the gap between endpoint and cloud protection.

Devo and Detecteam have also developed an integrated solution that proactively improves security posture by identifying and closing detection gaps. The integration combines Devo's comprehensive threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities with Detecteam's autonomic detection lifecycle platform to continuously validate and improve detection capabilities based on real-world attack scenarios.

The Value of Identity Security

Identity security remains a largely untapped area, but SailPoint's latest Horizons of Identity Security report reveals that organizations with mature identity programs can unlock new value pools and address emerging challenges. These programs can help secure machine and AI agent identities.

The 2024-25 Horizons of Identity Security report provides valuable insights into the current state of identity security and offers a roadmap for improving it. The report also takes an identity security maturity assessment, which is a useful tool for organizations looking to assess their current security posture.

The Growing Threat of Non-Human Identities

Non-human identities (NHIs) and autonomous agents are on the rise, making identity security a front-and-center concern for security teams, C-suite executives, and boardrooms. Adversaries are no longer just hacking systems; they're hijacking identities to slip through the cracks and move undetected in systems.

Identity security was previously seen as interchangeable with Identity Access Management (IAM), but this mindset has left critical gaps exposed. Listen to our interview with Hed Kovetz, who unpacks why identity has become today's most urgent battleground in cyber. He'll also provide you with an identity security playbook that gives you the upper hand.

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Ransomware: The Average Amount Paid and Time to Patch Vulnerabilities

The report also highlights significant growth in ransomware attacks, with the average amount paid by organizations increasing. It's essential for organizations to prioritize patching vulnerabilities quickly to minimize the risk of these attacks.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this year's Verizon Business Data Breach Investigations Report has shed light on some concerning trends in cybersecurity. From browser-native attacks to cloud security and identity security, there are many areas that require attention. By staying informed and taking proactive steps, organizations can improve their security posture and protect themselves against emerging threats.