Top 5 Cyber Security Trends for 2025

TechRepublic compiles expert predictions for 2025, highlighting renewed emphasis on third‑party and AI software supply chain risk; increased macOS targeting and stealer malware; identity and access management moving under security teams due to credential‑driven breaches; geopolitical fragmentation of cyber regulations with CNI lagging on compliance (e.g., NIS2); and the rise of AI‑enabled social engineering and BEC targeting executives and key staff—driving a need for stronger GRC, zero‑trust approaches, proactive intel sharing, and supply chain scrutiny.