As we wrap up 2024, it's time to reflect on ISEC7’s year as well as the pivotal moments and advancements that have shaped the digital workplace this year. Join us as we journey through the highlights of 2024 and set our sights on the exciting possibilities that 2025 holds. Here's to another year of technological excellence and forward-thinking!

2024: The Year in Review

2024 proved to be a year of growth and change for ISEC7, starting with our rebranding earlier this year. 

ISEC7 rebranded our company and product logos to better align with our mission and orientation for growth as part of the ongoing evolution of our organization. The next release for ISEC7 in 2024 was the ISEC7 SEVENCEES platform. Designed around end-to-end security and traffic obfuscation to the mobile endpoints, ISEC7 SEVENCEES leverages existing infrastructure to create a bespoke solution addressing the business needs of organizations whilst securing traffic across potentially compromised networks. Developed with security driven customers in mind, ISEC7 SEVENCEES is flexible to any organization dealing with classified, sensitive, proprietary or law enforcement data that needs to be accessed by a mobile field force.

2024 also saw the finalization and implementation of new compliances such as Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, of which one of the main priorities is protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This was particularly exciting for ISEC7 as our ISEC7 CLASSIFY is a data marking and classification tool that can ensure markings follow the most current CUI registry, making it a solid answer to one of CMMC 2.0’s major guidelines.

According Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Index, which identifies top mobile security threats across the evolving threat landscape, key findings for 2024 included that “80% of responding organizations consider mobile devices critical to their operations and have more users with mobile devices than they did 12 months ago,” “96% of respondents use IoT devices, but 58% have experienced a security incident involving a mobile or IoT device that led to data loss or downtime,” and “77% of respondents anticipate that AI-assisted attacks, such as deepfakes and SMS phishing, are likely to succeed.”

These major takeaways highlight that mobile and IoT device use is on the rise, as are the cyberattacks that come with this increased usage. This demonstrates that the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater and gives us insight into what our focal points should be heading into 2025.

Looking Ahead to 2025

In 2025, ISEC7 clients can look forward to a major update with ISEC7 CLASSIFY. We will be expanding ISEC7 CLASSIFY to include the Microsoft Office Suite, starting with ISEC7 CLASSIFY for Microsoft Word. ISEC7 CLASSIFY for Word will offer the same user experience as ISEC7 CLASSIFY for Outlook – a user-friendly, easy to deploy tool that enables employees to easily and correctly mark and disseminate sensitive information in accordance with data sensitivity requirements. Both solutions provide templates for where classification markings need to be applied and are designed to prevent users from incorrectly classifying their communications, ensuring compliance and the protection of your sensitive data. You can also look forward to seeing ISEC7 at more events next year, starting with TechNet Cyber 2025 in May.

As for the IT landscape at large, Gartner recently released its list of Strategic Technology Trends for 2025. Topping the list is the continued rise of AI; as AI continues to transform industries, it is crucial to adopt best practices that ensure its ethical, efficient, and effective use. Firstly, organizations must understand how AI develops so it can be used properly and securely; to that end, the best practice is investing in continuous learning and upskilling. The rapid pace of AI advancements requires both technical and non-technical staff to stay updated on the latest developments. Providing ongoing training and fostering a culture of innovation empowers employees to use AI tools effectively and responsibly. Finally, data management and security are fundamental to successful AI implementation. High-quality, diverse datasets are crucial for training robust AI models. Organizations should establish stringent data governance policies to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security, including adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices for data anonymization and encryption. By maintaining rigorous data standards, businesses can enhance the reliability and performance of their AI systems while safeguarding sensitive information. 

Gartner also anticipates post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as one of the major technology trends for 2025. As quantum computing progresses, the risk of cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers compromising current cryptographic systems becomes increasingly urgent. PQC uses algorithms designed to withstand quantum attacks, ensuring that even with the rise of powerful quantum computing, data integrity and confidentiality during transmission are preserved, protecting communications from future vulnerabilities and safeguarding sensitive information.

Quantum Xchange™ Phio TX is the pioneering quantum-safe key encryption key delivery solution that integrates all post-quantum technologies. It enables encrypted, fault-tolerant, and load-balanced key transmissions over any distance, through any medium, and to multiple transmission points. By utilizing post-quantum cryptography to secure communication channels and incorporating entropy sources for truly random key generation, it ensures your organization’s communications remain secure against the growing threat of post-quantum attacks.

If you have questions about AI, post-quantum resiliency and how it works, or anything else on the horizon for your organization in 2025, the team at ISEC7 would be happy to help. We can also help support the deployment of Quantum Xchange’s Phio TX and help you better leverage your current solutions.

ISEC7 at NATO Edge & TechNet Transatlantic

At the start of December, the ISEC7 team was able to attend NATO EDGE 2024 in Tampa, FL as well as TechNet Transatlantic in Frankfurt, Germany.

NATO Edge 24, held December 3rd – 5th, focused on accelerating NATO’s technological innovation and digital transformation, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and post-quantum cryptography. Discussions emphasized collaboration with industry and academia to enhance operational capabilities across multiple domains, supply chain resiliency, and sharing critical information across the alliance. NATO anticipates the need to quickly scale up capabilities in the future with potential conflicts on the horizon, and ISEC7 is well-positioned to support with our capabilities.

At the same time across the globe was TechNet Transatlantic, focused on force integration and collaboration on modern battlefields. The conference featured discussions on ground-breaking technologies and enhanced battlefield digitalization and provided opportunities for networking among military, industry, and academic partners. ISEC7 was able to meet and connect with the end users of US European Command, US Africa Command, and NATO ally partners. The team was joined by our partner Hypori, who helped showcase ISEC7 MAIL in the Hypori solution. 

ISEC7 enjoyed the opportunity to discuss our solutions, connect with partners and prospects, and foster collaboration at both events.