2024 Wins and Fails: Cybersecurity Triumphs and Setbacks
The final 2024 Codebook edition reviews major cybersecurity advances—from enhanced industry collaboration and AI for security to improved consumer education—while also spotlighting significant breaches and vulnerabilities that call for greater strategic planning and cybersecurity talent.
Published on April 15, 2025
In its final 2024 edition, Codebook detailed significant breakthroughs in cybersecurity including advancements in AI for security, increased industry collaboration, and enhanced consumer education. Efforts such as CISA’s campaign to boost trust in U.S. elections were highlighted as major wins that set the stage for a more resilient digital future.
However, the review also underscored a series of setbacks. High-profile incidents—including North Korean-linked cryptocurrency thefts and vulnerabilities in top-tier tools like BeyondTrust’s remote support systems—demonstrated that challenges remain. Events such as the WazirX hack on July 18, 2024, and widespread IT disruptions (as seen with CrowdStrike’s faulty update on July 19, 2024) further emphasize the industry’s urgent need for improved planning, secure software practices, and enhanced human capital. Additional updates, including potential U.S. actions against TP-Link routers and new FCC funding to phase out outdated Chinese telecom equipment, rounded out a year of mixed outcomes.