9 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025

The world of cybersecurity is evolving rapidly, and 2025 will bring new threats that every business will have to face. Increasing hacker activity, the evolution of ransomware, and the complexity of hybrid work environments are just some of the challenges that will shape the future of the industry. We’ll discuss the key trends that will define the cybersecurity landscape and share strategies to help you face them fully prepared. Get ready to protect your company with confidence and stability!

Predictions with solutions from  product experts at Symantec and Carbon Black. More>>

• Agressive threat actors will face EDR and application control.

Intelligent defenses like Carbon Black’s cloud-native EDR and Symantec’s on-premise EDR detect malicious network connections and techniques from groups like Dragonfly. Application control ensures only trusted files and apps run, blocking malicious code and protecting critical assets, including legacy systems and POS devices.

• Ransomware attackers exploit weak protection.

Ransomware groups assume organizations rely on basic security. Prove them wrong with Symantec and Carbon Black EDR, which detect sophisticated ransomware behaviors. Symantec DLP prevents unauthorized access to sensitive data, their primary target.

• LOTL attacks face Adaptive Protection.

LOTL attacks exploit legitimate OS tools, seen in nearly half of ransomware cases (2021–2023). Symantec Endpoint Security’s Adaptive Protection automatically blocks such misuse, while EDR watchlists flag vulnerable drivers.

• Identity-based detection will be critical.

Threat actors now steal identities to mimic legitimate users. Future detection will require integrating identity and access data, with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) evolving into more precise and effective solutions.

• Data-driven correlation is key but nuanced.

Cybersecurity will rely on advanced telemetry across networks, endpoints, and identities. Solutions will shift toward intelligent filtering, tiered aggregation, and specialized architectures for seamless data correlation.

• Automation of past breakthroughs will be expected.

Customers now demand automation of AI-driven detection and response. Vendors with rich threat intelligence and structured data will excel, leveraging advancements like large language models (LLMs).

• Unified detection across hybrid environments.

Hybrid work complicates endpoint security. Unified systems combining EDR, XDR, and orchestration will become essential, reducing blind spots, accelerating responses, and integrating threat intelligence.

• DLP evolves for decentralized workflows.

AI, remote work, and collaboration tools increase data leakage risks. Advanced DLP with machine learning and NLP will enable real-time detection and proactive protection, including automated redaction and granular access controls.

• Cybersecurity sales models will shift.

Complex threats demand ecosystem-driven partnerships. Broadcom’s Catalyst Partner Program leads this shift, emphasizing tools and training for delivering seamless, integrated solutions locally.

These won’t be the only trends that define 2025, but it’s a safe bet they will land on your radar at some point. To effectively tackle the emerging threats of 2025, it’s crucial to use solutions that provide deep protection and adaptability. Carbon Black and Symantec solutions, including EDR and DLP, will help your business stay one step ahead and protect critical data and infrastructure from modern cyber threats.