Every year, the computing landscape evolves as a result of new technological innovations and evolving threat tactics. With the rise of new technologies and shifting attack methods, it may be hard for businesses to maintain a strong security presence in the face of new challenges in 2025.

In this blog, we’ll cover five trends we expect to see within the cybersecurity sector, and detail the ways organizations can best prepare in the light of emerging threats and changes when it comes to protecting their data.

Increased deregulation

Last year saw a number of major political shifts across the globe. With new regimes entering government within across the UK and Europe in 2024, and the recent change in Presidency within the United States this January, there has been significant deregulation in various industries.

With more elections set to take place in 2025, we can expect to see further deregulation over the next twelve months. This should be a concern to all, as it creates gaps in security standards and forces organizations to be even more vigilant and proactive in their security practices. As a result, companies must now be prepared to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, and take greater responsibility when it comes to their own cybersecurity measures.

The age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Like it or not, AI is set to become even more integrated into our systems this year. In the UK for example, the Government recently laid out its ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ , which aims to use the technology to drive economic growth, increase investments within the country, enhance healthcare and education and open up new opportunities when it comes to employment.

This makes the protection of models and the attestation of training data essential. Take AI-driven cloud migrations and surveillance technologies as an example – these must be secure if potentially significant breaches and misuses are to be prevented. As such, organizations must immediately implement robust security frameworks if they are to safeguard AI assets adequately, and maintain public trust.

Overcoming the skills shortage

The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to outpace supply, and this has led to a significant shortage in a time where having the right staff and training is pivotal. This gap is posing a major challenge for organizations seeking to protect their digital assets. Across the globe, 90% of organisations have skill gaps within their security teams, with over a third of these identifying AI as the biggest skills shortfall currently.

Investing in education, training and retention programs is key to addressing this issue. With an ever-reducing pool of professionals available, and coming at a high cost when they are, creating a workforce that has a strong understanding of cyber hygiene and the threats facing businesses today helps to build a strong line of defense against potential attacks.

The threat of quantum computing

Quantum computing presents a number of threats to how society operates today. By making use of elements like superposition and entanglement, these computers may soon have the ability to work through combinations so quickly that current encryption methods can be overcome near instantaneously.

However, it also presents a unique opportunity for cybersecurity professionals. Work is already underway from institutions like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop new, quantum-resistant cryptography solutions and techniques to protect the sensitive data of the future. In 2025, expect to see continued assessments of these new algorithms, as organizations attempt to stay ahead of quantum advancements.

Securing supply chains

In recent months, the security of supply chains has gained a lot of attention. Increasingly seen as a critical area of concern, cyber attackers are consistently targeting supply chains to exploit vulnerabilities within systems to gain access to potentially sensitive information. For example, identity management service provider Okta were the victims of multiple credential-stuffing attacks in April 2024. Threat actors were able to access private customer data through its support management system, with the breach undetected for a number of weeks.

However, steps can be taken immediately to remedy these attacks. Supply chains can be strengthened through rigorous assessments, monitoring, and collaboration with key partners and security institutions. By getting the ball rolling on these actions as soon as possible, organizations can prevent any potential disruptions to operations, and ensure their sensitive data remains protected.

The need for trusted computing

One of the trends we hope to see throughout 2025 is the increased adoption of TCG standards. Specifications and technologies which emphasize Hardware Roots of Trust (RoT), attestation and resilience are gaining traction as a fundamental approach to cybersecurity – approaches that don’t break the bank or require extensive training to implement.

By continuously verifying the trustworthiness of devices and applications, TCG standards can minimize the risk of unauthorized access and illicit tampering. Those adopting solutions such as the TPM, DICE and CyRes to enhance their security frameworks can protect themselves against some of the threats detailed above, and we’ll continue to evolve our standards and specifications to ensure they remain relevant in 2025 and beyond.