An Eventful Cybersecurity Year: 2022 in Review

Abstract

The year 2022 was marked by intense cybersecurity activity, with high-profile data breaches, evolving threat tactics, and expanding digital attack surfaces across sectors. A review by Forbes and multiple industry sources noted heightened nation-state cyber aggression, persistent supply chain vulnerabilities, and complications arising from remote work infrastructures. Concurrently, a global shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals placed additional strain on security teams. Regulatory pressure increased as new compliance frameworks emerged worldwide, pushing organizations toward accountability and risk transparency. More importantly, 2022 signaled a philosophical shift—from focusing solely on breach prevention to embracing resilience through rapid detection, containment, and recovery. This article provides a comprehensive overview of key incidents, trends, and lessons, urging leaders to prioritize cybersecurity as a core business function rather than a reactive cost center.