Predictions 2024: Cybersecurity, Risk, And Privacy

October 31st, 2023

Alla Valente Senior Analyst

Jinan Budge VP, Principal Analyst

Heath Mullins Senior Analyst

Enza Iannopollo Principal Analyst

Heidi Shey Principal Analyst

Jess Burn Principal Analyst

Sandy Carielli Principal Analyst

Janet Worthington Senior Analyst

With contributors:

Merritt Maxim , Stephanie Balaouras , Jeff Pollard , Hailey DiCicco , Christine Turley

Summary

Security, risk, and privacy leaders must balance the speed of innovation with governance and accountability beyond regulatory mandates amidst a backdrop of interconnected risks. In 2024, Zero Trust (ZT) will get dedicated resources; flaws in AI-generated code will be exploited; the handling of personally identifiable information (PII) will draw regulatory scrutiny; cyberinsurers will become more selective; and firms will recognize that we can’t train our way out of a breach. This report explores Forrester’s five predictions for cybersecurity, privacy, and risk in 2024.

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