{"id":67360,"date":"2025-03-25T13:18:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/?p=67360"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:44:48","slug":"key-cybersecurity-sector-trends-in-2024-the-rise-of-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/tendencias-clave-del-sector-ciberseguridad-en-2024-el-auge-de-la-ia\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Cybersecurity Industry Trends in 2024: the rise of AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">Cybersecurity continues to be an area of vital importance and constant evolution in today's business landscape. Driven by the increasing sophistication of threats and the expansion of digitalization, this industry is undergoing significant changes. This article analyzes the <strong>key trends from the <a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/companies\/digital-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity sector report<\/a> published in early 2025<\/strong>.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4o<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arquitectura_Zero_Trust\"><\/span><strong>Zero Trust Architecture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The sector report on <a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/reports\/cybersecurity-sector-report-2024\/\" target=\"_self\">the latest cybersecurity trends<\/a>, prepared by our advisors in the purchase and sale of technology companies, highlights the growing adoption of <strong>Zero Trust architecture<\/strong> as a fundamental security model. This model is based on the continuous verification of every network access attempt. The report details key elements of this architecture, such as micro-segmentation to divide the network into more secure segments, identity and access management (IAM) to enforce the principle of least privilege, and continuous monitoring and authentication to detect anomalous behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>acquisition of Preempt Security by CrowdStrike<\/strong> in 2020 for $96 million highlights the importance of integrating Zero Trust capabilities into security platforms. This acquisition enabled CrowdStrike to incorporate Preempt's Zero Trust capabilities into its Falcon platform, enhancing its ability to enforce strict access controls and verify user identities. By adopting Zero Trust principles, CrowdStrike strengthened its defense against sophisticated cyber threats, aligning with the industry's shift toward more robust security frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_crecimiento_de_la_Inteligencia_Artificial_en_ciberseguridad\"><\/span><strong>The growth of Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">AI has become a cornerstone for improving cyber threat detection, adding <strong>early detection capabilities<\/strong> through the analysis of large volumes of historical data and identifying anomalies with greater sophistication than human detection. Additionally, artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in automating incident response, such as blocking malicious IP addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The acquisition of <strong>Darktrace por Thoma Bravo<\/strong> ejemplifica la creciente importancia de las soluciones de ciberseguridad impulsadas por IA. Este movimiento estrat\u00e9gico pretende reforzar la gama de productos de Sophos para clientes empresariales, proporcionando m\u00e1s s\u00f3lidas contra los ataques de <em>ransomware<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endpoint_Security_for_Remote_Work\"><\/span><strong>Endpoint Security for Remote Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The rise of remote work has made <strong>endpoint security<\/strong> a critical priority. The report defines endpoint security as the measures taken to protect devices such as laptops and mobile phones that connect remotely to an organization's network. Some of the solutions developed in this area include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)<\/strong> for continuous monitoring of malicious activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Mobile Device Management (MDM)<\/strong> to enforce security policies on mobile devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Loss Prevention (DLP)<\/strong> to prevent unauthorized transfer of sensitive data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The acquisition of <strong>Attivo Networks by SentinelOne<\/strong> in 2022 reflects the need to strengthen identity protection in remote work environments. This acquisition is highly strategic, as it provides organizations with a more comprehensive security solution by combining <em>endpoint<\/em> protection with identity threat detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ransomware_Prevention\"><\/span><strong>Ransomware Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Ransomware<\/strong> remains one of the most damaging cyber threats. The report emphasizes the importance of conducting <strong>regular data backups<\/strong>, as well as promoting <strong>employee training<\/strong> to recognize phishing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The acquisition of <strong>Secureworks by Sophos<\/strong> in October 2024 for $859 million highlights the investment in technology for advanced threat detection to combat <em>ransomware<\/em>. This strategic move aims to strengthen Sophos' product range for enterprise clients, providing more robust defenses against <em>ransomware<\/em> attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other key trends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the trends mentioned above, the sector is showing a change in these other aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managed Security Services (MSS): MSS are providing outsourced solutions for real-time threat monitoring and response. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud security expansion: With the increasing migration to the cloud, cloud security has become a critical focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Regulatory compliance: compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA is a key trend. The report highlights the integration of &lt;em&gt;compliance;\/em&gt;into cybersecurity frameworks and the growing demand for industry-specific solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybersecurity_Sector_Trends_for_2025\"><\/span><strong>Cybersecurity Sector Trends<\/strong> for 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The cybersecurity sector trends in 2025 reflect a <strong>continuous response to an ever-evolving threat landscape<\/strong>. The adoption of Zero Trust architectures, the integration of artificial intelligence, the prioritization of endpoint security for remote work, and a renewed focus on ransomware prevention are central elements. Additionally, the expansion of cloud security, the growing importance of regulatory compliance, and the role of managed security services define a dynamic market with significant growth and investment opportunities, as reflected in the data from the cybersecurity sector report published earlier this year. <strong>Strategic acquisitions<\/strong> of specialized companies <strong>demonstrate consolidation and the search for comprehensive solutions<\/strong> to address cybersecurity challenges in the present and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><p>At Baker Tilly Tech M&amp;A Advisors, we are <strong>specialized in the buying and selling of technology sector companies<\/strong>. Contact our expert advisors for a <a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/business-valuation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">valuation of your company<\/a> or to request information about the buying and selling of businesses.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr style=\"max-width:100%;\"><\/hr>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Informe_sectorial_de_la_industria_de_la_Ciberseguridad_2025\"><\/span>Cybersecurity Industry Sector Report 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download here the complete report and stay informed about M&amp;A activity and the latest news from the most important companies in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mockup-Informe-Ciberseguridad2024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65143\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mockup-Informe-Ciberseguridad2024.png 600w, https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mockup-Informe-Ciberseguridad2024-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"formulariodescarga\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f65332-o1\" lang=\"es-ES\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"65332\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67360#wpcf7-f65332-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init cf7mls-no-scroll cf7mls-auto-return-first-step cf7mls-no-moving-animation\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\" data-trp-original-action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67360#wpcf7-f65332-o1\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"65332\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"es_ES\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f65332-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"llamadanombre\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"llamadaemail\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email*\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"llamadatel\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"text-24\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Company\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"text-24\" \/><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"llamadaaceptar hidelabel\" style=\"font-family: Roboto, Sans-Serif; 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Impulsada por la creciente sofisticaci\u00f3n de las amenazas y la expansi\u00f3n de la digitalizaci\u00f3n, esta industria est\u00e1 experimentando cambios significativos. Este art\u00edculo analiza las tendencias clave del informe sectorial de ciberseguridad publicado a principios de 2025. 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