Don’t Let a Lack of Cybersecurity Tumble Your Business

Strong cybersecurity measures are essential to ensure that a breach or attack does not bring your business crumbling down this year.

2025 has come around quickly and, while we embrace the New Year with renewed energy and enthusiasm, it is important to also remain vigilant about network and security because with this New Year come several new challenges. Minerva IT Support expects UK businesses to face a range of evolving cybersecurity threats this year, as the attackers and their technology become ever more sophisticated. Our key cybersecurity tips and predictions include:

Sophisticated Cyberattacks:

We anticipate that Nation-state attacks and ransomware campaigns will become more advanced, leveraging AI and machine learning to identify vulnerabilities and execute tailored attacks. Cybercriminals may use these technologies to automate phishing or evade detection by security systems.

Supply Chain Risks:

We expect supply chain attacks to escalate, with malicious actors targeting third-party vendors to compromise larger organisations. The EU’s new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will push businesses, particularly in financial services, to enhance supply chain security and implement robust third-party risk management strategies. Although DORA does not apply directly to the UK, it does impact UK-based companies that operate in the EU or have business relationships with EU entities.

Increased Focus on AI in Cybersecurity:

While AI will enable real-time threat detection and response, it also presents risks. Cybercriminals can exploit AI for automated attacks, making employee awareness and training a critical defence layer.

Zero Trust and Identity Security:

We expect the adoption of Zero Trust Network Access and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) to grow, especially as businesses navigate hybrid environments with legacy systems and modern identity platforms.

Compliance and Regulatory Pressure:

Keeping up with cybersecurity regulations will remain a challenge. Businesses will need to balance compliance with strategic initiatives, particularly under frameworks like DORA and other local legislation

Quantum Computing Threats:

While quantum computing’s widespread impact is still emerging, its potential to break encryption standards poses a future risk. We would advise organisations to begin exploring quantum-safe encryption as a precaution.

To mitigate these risks, businesses should invest in proactive measures such as robust incident response planning, enhanced employee training, adopting cutting-edge technologies like AI responsibly, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.

If you would like Minerva IT Support to carry out a FREE cybersecurity audit to ascertain whether the current measures you have in place are sufficient to fight the cybersecurity challenges that 2025 is likely to bring, please book an appointment with our Commercial Director, Jon Parnell, via Calendly here.