You're listening to the CyberWireX, a series of specials where we highlight important security topics affecting security professionals worldwide.

I'm Rick Howard, the chief security officer, chief analyst, and senior fellow at the CyberWire, and today's episode is titled

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2022.

Since we're at the end of 2021, it's time to gather some smart security professionals and forecast what trends and attacks will be most prevalent in the year ahead and how organizations should prepare for the new year.

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I'm joined by Kevin McGee. He's the CSO of Microsoft Canada and an old friend of mine.

Kevin, welcome to CyberWire X.

Hi Rick, thanks for having me. We're recording this show right before the holiday break here in the U.S.

And as is obligatory of all security podcasts, this is our prediction show for 2022.

And you know, I think it's the law that every... This is our prediction show for 2022.

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