16 CIS Experts Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

CIS experts outline 2024 cybersecurity predictions, highlighting the expanded use of generative AI for phishing, deepfakes, and social engineering; continued growth and evolution of ransomware and “extortionware”; increased targeting of cloud/SaaS and CSPs; hacktivism around major events; and persistent weaknesses in basic hygiene (MFA, patching, configuration). They anticipate a shift toward secure-by-design practices, automated prevention and ML-driven defenses, adoption of AI risk frameworks, and mounting pressures from regulation and insurance. The piece also flags workforce shortages and burnout, quantum-readiness conversations, whole-of-state collaboration, and heightened attention to privacy, authenticity, and resilience across SLTT organizations.