Infinite's Perspective on Cyber Threats and Data Privacy Evolution

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The Leadership Lens – Securing 2025: Infinite’s Perspective on Cyber Threats and Data Privacy Evolution

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As we step into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and formidable challenges. From the rise of AI-powered cyber-attacks to the growing complexities of data privacy, organizations must remain agile and proactive to safeguard their digital ecosystems. We had a quick chat with Senthil ESR- Global CISO & AVP at Infinite as he delves into emerging threats, the transformative role of AI in security, key data privacy trends. He also shares the strategic considerations necessary to fortify privacy and security frameworks in the face of a rapidly changing digital world.

What are the major cyber threats you foresee in 2025?

AI-powered cyber-attacks are emerging as a significant challenge in the cybersecurity arena. Cybercriminals are using AI to elevate the sophistication and impact of their attacks, making them increasingly harder to detect. Cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) is rising as a new trend, that involves automated hacking tools, powered by AI, enabling low-skilled actors to execute advanced attacks.

Ransomware attacks are at the forefront of emerging threats, with their frequency and complexity on the rise. These attacks can disrupt businesses, cause significant financial losses, and damage reputations. Modern ransomware often involves “double extortion,” where attackers steal data before encryption and threaten to release it publicly. Phishing attacks remain one of the most insidious types of cyber threats because it exploit human psychology rather than technological vulnerabilities.

What transformative role do you believe AI plays in modern cybersecurity?

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI for more sophisticated attacks, such as generating persuasive phishing emails, automating attacks, and identifying vulnerabilities. Use of unapproved or unvetted AI systems results in the exposure of sensitive business information because suitable controls and governance have not been put in place.

AI can be used as a good defense tool in cybersecurity. AI can analyse user behavior patterns to detect anomalies that may indicate malicious activity, such as insider threats or compromised accounts. Increased adoption of technologies like federated learning, differential privacy, and homomorphic encryption ensures the protection of privacy in AI systems.

Share some key trends on data privacy in 2025?

Governments and regulatory bodies are actively working on new regulations and amendments to existing laws, to keep pace with technological advancements and emerging threats. In many countries, legislative bodies are considering updates to their data protection laws to address the growing complexities of data collection, processing, and sharing.

Increased public awareness of data privacy issues has led to greater advocacy for stronger protections. Privacy considerations need to be an integral part of the design and development process for new technologies and systems. This trend highlights the importance of robust data protection practices.

What are some major challenges in achieving data privacy in 2025?

One of the key challenges in achieving data privacy is to keep pace with the evolving threats. The threat landscape is constantly changing, making it difficult to stay ahead of attackers. Cybercriminals are continually developing new techniques to steal and exploit personal data. Ensuring compliance with a complex regulatory environment, rebuilding trust with clients after data breaches and privacy violations, and obtaining clear and informed consent from users for data collection and usage are major challenges.

What are some important considerations to address challenges and ensure privacy and security?

Addressing privacy and security requires a multi-faceted approach, including minimizing data collection, ensuring transparency and user control, and implementing robust security measures like encryption and access controls. Continuously monitoring and adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape, especially when managing data transfers across different jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards helps to address data privacy. Cyberattacks can lead to significant financial losses, including the costs of data recovery, system repairs, legal fees, and reputational damage. Investing in cybersecurity tools protects organization assets, reputation, and long-term viability in the face of evolving cyber threats.

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Senthil Subramaniam ESR
Global CISO & Asst. Vice President, Infinite Computer Solutions

Senthil is a Security Leader with 20+ years of experience. Expertise in Security Governance, Strategy, IT Audits, Privacy, Cloud security, PCI DSS, BCP/DR, Vendor Risk Management and Compliance.

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