Redditors identify key cybersecurity defense trends including AI-native defense, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and enhanced supply chain security, among others.

AI-Driven Defense

• AI-Native Defense: This is a critical area as AI-driven attacks become more sophisticated. "AI-driven attacks vs. AI-native defense"

• LLM Integration: Training and using Large Language Models (LLMs) for cybersecurity tasks can enhance SOC efficiency. "There is a Model specifically trained for cybersecurity from Cisco. It's open Model and you can find it on huggingface, it's called Foundation Sec"

Zero Trust

• New Standard: Zero Trust security models are becoming the norm to reduce the attack surface. "Zero Trust as the new standard"

DevSecOps

• Growing Importance: Integrating security practices into the DevOps pipeline is crucial. "Devsecops is something that is growing because of what is going on with AI and coding practices."

Supply Chain Security

• Increased Scrutiny: Ensuring the security of the supply chain is becoming more vital. "Massively increased scrutiny of supply chain."

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Critical Asset: Managing identities and access is key to cybersecurity. "Identity will be the critical asset."

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) / Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

• Enhanced Visibility: These tools are essential for detecting and responding to threats. "We run with as tight of firewalls that we can, ensure EDR/XDR/Endpoint is on every device and patch the heck out of everything."

Quantum Security

• Future Preparedness: Developing encryption methods that can withstand quantum attacks is a growing concern. "Next gen encryption to prepare for quantum."

Social Engineering Defense

• Awareness and Training: Protecting against social engineering attacks, which are becoming more sophisticated with AI, is critical. "A lot more social engineering (boosted by AI), via email but also every other channel possible."

Cloud Security

• Re-Perimeterization: Moving services out of the cloud or ensuring robust security for cloud deployments is a trend. "A push to move services out of the cloud. ‘Re-perimiterisation’."

Incident Response and Classification

• Clear Responsibilities: Establishing clear roles for classifying and responding to incidents is important. "Legal. The lawyers have the responsibility to make the decision."

Communities and Resources

• Stay Updated: Participating in cybersecurity communities and following industry news can help in staying informed. "I mostly get it from r/cybersecurity"

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