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Cybercriminals will leverage AI to automate phishing, deepfake fraud, and AIenhanced malware, while ransomware tactics will escalate to triple extortion, targeting not only victims but also their business partners and customers. The growing complexity of cloud environments and IoT networks will expand attack surfaces, necessitating stricter security controls.
“ To stay ahead, channel partners must adopt Zero-Trust security architectures, invest in AI-powered threat detection, and enhance managed security services, MSSP models for 24x7 threat monitoring and response. Strengthening cybersecurity training programmes and ensuring compliance with evolving data privacy regulations will also be key to helping businesses mitigate risks,” adds Acronis’ Nasr
By embracing advanced security solutions, continuous threat intelligence, and regulatory preparedness, channel partners can position themselves as indispensable cybersecurity allies in an increasingly volatile digital environment.
AI, ML, and cloud security are shaping the future. Channel partners can leverage these by offering AI-driven detection and cloud-native security solutions. The future of cybersecurity is driven by AI-powered threat detection, Zero-Trust security, extended detection and response, XDR, quantum-resistant encryption, and cloudnative security frameworks, all essential for combating AI-driven phishing, ransomware, deepfake fraud, and supply chain attacks.
Channel partners can leverage these innovations by integrating AI-driven security tools, offering Zero-Trust implementation, enhancing managed security services with XDR, and educating clients on quantum-safe encryption. By staying ahead of these advancements, they can deliver cutting-edge protection, strengthen their cybersecurity offerings, and position themselves as trusted advisors in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Channel partners should prepare by embracing identity-centric security strategies and aligning with vendors, like BeyondTrust, that deliver automated, intelligent access control.
“ By helping customers proactively secure privileges, manage access intelligently, and enforce Zero-Trust, partners can stay ahead of threats and drive greater business value,” says Ortbals at BeyondTrust.
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