Cybersecurity in 2024 has seen a shift toward open, collaborative intelligence sharing across industries. This shift is promising but not yet complete; significant gaps remain in intelligence sharing, especially following cyber incidents. Victim organizations are often hesitant to share attack details due to fears of reputational damage and stigmatization.

Malware attacks have become an unfortunate reality for organizations of all sizes. Malicious software is always changing, which causes a lot of problems. This, along with the fact that hackers are getting smarter, has made it hard for security teams to keep up with threats. For organizations to successfully fight malware, they need to take a comprehensive and proactive approach. This plan should include both responding to incidents and gathering information about threats.

Cybersecurity teams are seeing a strong transition toward more open and collaborative intelligence sharing. This shift stems from the recognition that no one organization can fight the multitude of threats alone. But despite this progress, a critical gap remains in post-incident intelligence sharing.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM). It’s a crucial time to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital landscape safely. With remote work, virtual learning, and the rapid adoption of new technologies, cyber threats are at an all-time high. As cybersecurity professionals, we have a unique opportunity to spread awareness and share our expertise to help others stay secure online.

Mitigating risk based on the threat landscape is a complicated yet essential part of being a CISO, which is why threat reports like the 2024 Elastic Global Threat Report are a huge help for me. In addition to providing an in-depth understanding of what’s happening, threat reports also offer a quick overview of what needs to be explained or communicated to the rest of the organization.