Navigating the Future of Cyber Threats
Three Points to Remember:
- The convergence of cyber and physical domains has reshaped the attack surface.
- Building resilience in this new cyber terrain requires an AI-empowered, multi-faceted approach.
- Through this approach, we must also decrease the barriers to cybersecurity education, training, upskilling and reskilling.
As organizations and governments race to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the question looms: How do we prepare for the threats we can’t yet see?
The expanding cyber battlefield
The convergence of cyber and physical domains, fueled by the boom of IoT devices and critical infrastructure interconnectivity, has reshaped the attack surface. Cyberattacks are no longer confined to data breaches or ransomware; they now serve as precursors to kinetic warfare, as seen in recent geopolitical conflicts.
Leidos is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. With our AI-driven cyber defense solutions, we move beyond mere response to help customers anticipate, adapt and act preemptively. These solutions are built on the principles of advanced intelligence, transforming traditional cyber defense into a proactive, resilient and adaptive strategy. From cyber deception to immersive training to risk management framework reform, the Leidos cybersecurity experts are helping organizations prepare for what’s next.
The role of resilience
Building resilience in the face of these evolving threats requires a multi-faceted approach. To advance cyber survivability, Leidos prioritizes predictive assessment analytics and risk-based assessment prioritization. Together, these strategies help systems prevent, withstand and recover from cyberattacks. The result is an environment where resilient capabilities are designed to be rapidly deployed and operated, supporting real-time enterprise security visibility to mission owners.
Bridging the talent gap
One of the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity is the workforce shortage. With an estimated 500,000 unfilled cyber positions in the U.S. alone, we need to decrease the barriers to cybersecurity education, training, upskilling and reskilling. Leidos is committed to skills-based hiring, a hiring technique that emphasizes job seekers’ skills over qualifications to help fill cybersecurity roles. Leidos embraces this opportunity by establishing clear pathways for professional growth, internships, mentoring and career development initiatives to cultivate talent and bolster the cybersecurity workforce.
DIVE DEEPER AT BILLINGTON CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT
For a deeper dive on these topics, join Josh Salmanson, VP of the Leidos Defensive Cyber Practice, at Billington Cyber Summit for a panel discussion entitled 'The Future of Cyber Threat: Anticipating Threat Actors’ Next Steps' on September 11th at 2:15 p.m. ET.
