It's the start of a new year. Like last year, I want to examine what analysts are predicting for the cybersecurity landscape in 2025 and the risks they feel will be front and center. There is no shortage of predictions for this year’s cybersecurity landscape outlook—so many, it's impossible to compile them all. While not a thorough summary of the threats and risks in 2025, this article highlights the most common topics covered by cybersecurity specialists.

Defending against the current and evolving threat landscape requires a multi-layered defense strategy. A robust, understandable and easy-to-use Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution is a core component of such a defense strategy.

According to a study by IBM, organizations, on average, take more than 190 days to identify a data breach and an additional 60 or more days to remediate the issue. The financial implications of such an event, including mitigation and remediation, run into millions and can pose a serious risk to business continuity. However, organizations can effectively handle these scenarios with the help of robust security solutions and well-defined processes.

As a testament to its efficiency in network detection and security, Progress Flowmon emerged as a network detection and response (NDR) leader in the prestigious Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix. The SPARK Matrix recognizes solutions that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation and customer satisfaction through specific criteria. The report provides an overview of NDR sector and can serve as a guide for IT teams seeking to deploy an effective NDR solution.

Cloud adoption is surging, with the market projected to reach over $350 billion in the next five years. Research by Enterprise Strategy Group shows that 86% of organizations use two or more public cloud services. Securing these cloud and hybrid environments will become increasingly important as more organizations migrate critical services and applications to the cloud.

As a company that strongly believes that its community is its foundation, Progress strives to continuously provide more seamless customer experiences that are meaningful and engaging. As a part of this journey, we are delighted to announce that we are migrating from our current support site to freshly-minted Progress Support and Learning Hubs. As our community continues to grow and evolve, we believe these new hubs will provide you with enhanced opportunities to engage and connect with us at Progress.

Cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to bypass defenses. You need to plan for when attackers will breach your defenses. When attackers exploit a vulnerability, you need a solution that quickly detects activities, mitigates attacks, expels attackers and enables recovery from any damage caused. It’s becoming increasingly clear that having a unified approach to data security is essential.