5 Pressing Cybersecurity Challenges Every Business Must Address

"Andrius Buinovskis is Head of Product at , a toggle-ready network security platform for business. The constantly evolving cyber threat landscape keeps CISOs on their toes. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, 72% of businesses reported an increase in organizational cyber risks. Cybersecurity experts face complex, multilayered challenges that demand modern, integrated defenses. Businesses face rising cyber risks, from remote work to cloud vulnerabilities. Here are five critical challenges and strategies to strengthen defenses:"

"Remote work models soared with the onset of the pandemic. Although return-to-office policies are becoming more common, many organizations continue adopting flexible approaches, with 64% of leaders reporting adoption of hybrid models. Despite the convenience, working remotely carries additional cybersecurity risks-employees connect from different locations using personal devices and networks, increasing the potential attack surface. Insider threats were the cause of the most expensive data breaches in 2024, with an average cost of $4.4 million per incident."

"As trusted members of the organization, employees have access to sensitive data and files, and intentional or accidental misuse can cause significant harm. Additionally, insiders typically operate within authorized systems and know how to avoid raising suspicion, making these threats more difficult to detect than external attacks. As a result, incidents may go unnoticed for months, accumulating damage and making the impact even greater."

Cyber risk has increased for most organizations, with 72% reporting higher organizational cyber risks. Hybrid and remote work expands the attack surface as employees connect from varied locations and personal devices, and 64% of leaders report hybrid model adoption. Insider threats caused the most expensive 2024 breaches, averaging $4.4 million per incident, and can evade detection while operating inside authorized systems. Attackers use lateral movement to escalate breaches, and Zero Trust and least-privilege controls reduce that risk. Cloud vulnerabilities and third-party/vendor weaknesses further compound exposure, requiring integrated, identity-centric controls, monitoring, and vendor risk management.

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