So as we look back 12 months, what were the most popular “Lohrmann on Cybersecurity” blogs in the past year? Of course, I hope you’ll read all of the posts, but the list of top blogs below tells a wider story of what readers like and want to see more of.
In case you missed these, please read and share. We crunch the numbers every January and offer you the opportunity to go back and focus on the details within topics that others are reading and spending their time on, or that have special significance.
MOST POPULAR BLOGS IN 2024
According to the data, here are the most popular blogs (the pieces that were viewed the most) in the past year.
1. Boom or Bust? Deciphering Mixed Messages on the Tech Job Market
"Why so many layoffs? Are technology jobs plentiful or lacking? With unemployment relatively low, why are many cyber pros and tech experts struggling to get an interview?"
"Major developments regarding implanting chips in human brains have been announced in 2024. Will this procedure become widespread? Are precautions — or even regulations — needed?"
3. Legal, Financial and Insurance Implications of the CrowdStrike-Microsoft Incident
"As Delta Air Lines, and many other public and private organizations, tally the business costs from the unprecedented incident caused by a CrowdStrike update, lawyers debate contract language."
4. AI's Energy Appetite: Challenges for Our Future Electricity Supply
"The dramatic growth in GenAI and AI adoption is bringing increased demand for energy to power data centers. Where is this heading? How can we navigate a sustainable energy future with exploding technology usage?"
5. Is Your Phone Spying On You? How to Check and What to Do
"Has your smartphone become a listening device? Are your apps gleaning information from your conversations? How can you check and what can you do to regain more privacy? Let’s explore."
6. CISA Learning Offers Cyber Training for Government Staff, Veterans and More
"The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is launching CISA Learning, a new learning management platform to help with cybersecurity training and much more."
7. Cybersecurity and Change: Trump’s Second-Term Plans for Homeland Security
"What changes will President-elect Donald J. Trump implement in his second term regarding homeland security, technology, cybersecurity and more? Let’s explore."
8. Secure Our World: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024
"We are one month away from the start of the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. Here are resources, themes, toolkits and much more to help your organization prepare."
9. Midyear Check-In: Top Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
"It’s been six months since I released the Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024, so which predictions are on track and which seem off base — so far? And what’s new as we hit the halfway point in the year?"
10. Ransomware Remains a ‘Brutal’ Threat in 2024
"Several recently released cyber industry reports show steady or growing ransomware numbers in 2024 so far, and impacts on business and government have never been greater."
THE BEST BLOGS FROM EARLIER YEARS
Please note that some of the most popular blogs that were read in 2024 were originally posted in 2023 or earlier. Here are four more blogs that were very popular last year.
From Progress to Bans: How Close Are Human Microchip Implants
"A lot has happened in the past 12 months regarding human microchip implants. Here’s your roundup of recent developments."
Are You a Real Person? Proving You're Human Online
"CAPTCHAs have been around for decades, but new AI advances are changing the methods required to prove you are a real person. So where next with human verification — and user frustrations?"
The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024 (Part 1)
"Where next for cyber in 2024? Here’s your annual roundup of cybersecurity forecasts, top cyber trends and cybersecurity industry prediction reports as we head into calendar year 2024."
The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024 (Part 2)
"Where next for cyber in 2024? Here’s part 2 of your annual roundup of cybersecurity forecasts, top cyber trends and cybersecurity industry prediction reports as we head into calendar year 2024."
CYBER INDUSTRY GROWTH IN NUMBERS
In addition, as has been the case every year since 2016, there are more new security prediction reports from the cyber industry than ever before. Some companies call these forecasts, others call them trends or insights or predictions — but they are all based upon connecting the dots with great data.
The predictions reports for 2025 have not been online long enough to reach these lists, but they will be top blogs over the next 90 days. Here are those two reports:
The Top 25 Security Predictions for 2025 (Part 1)
"As we end the first quarter of the 21st century, cybersecurity threats seem more daunting than ever. So what cyber trends, forecasts, themes, insights and predictions are on offer for the new year? Here’s your annual security industry prediction roundup for 2025."
The Top 25 Security Predictions for 2025 (Part 2)
"Welcome to the second installment of this comprehensive annual look at global cybersecurity industry predictions, forecasts, trends and outlook reports from the top security industry vendors, technology magazines, expert thought leaders and more."
THANK YOU!
I want to thank you, my readers, for another year of growth writing for "Lohrmann on Cybersecurity." I don’t take my audience for granted, and I know you have a wide range of materials to choose from. I am glad you read this column.
Overall, the total page view numbers were up 57 percent between 2023 and 2024, so we’re trending in the right direction. I also want to thank the great editors and the entire staff at Government Technology for all of their help in the process of improving my content.
It is a privilege, blessing and source of true joy to write this weekly blog, and I look forward to creating even more compelling, human-centered and intriguing cybersecurity content in 2025.
