We’re nearly halfway through 2025 — and cyber threats aren’t slowing down.
If the first half of the year has taught us anything, it’s that attackers are getting faster, smarter, and more targeted. The second half? It’s still unwritten. That makes right now the perfect time for a cybersecurity check-in.
At Gant Systems, we’ve spent the last six months helping businesses respond to the evolving landscape — from AI-driven phishing to supply chain attacks. Here’s what we’re seeing, and more importantly, what you can still do to protect your business before year-end.
Many businesses began 2025 with high hopes and big goals — but few planned for how much the cyber landscape would shift. Headlines about deepfakes, cloud leaks, and ransomware attacks are more common than ever.
A mid-year audit helps you:
Identify blind spots before they’re exploited
Reallocate budget while there’s still time
Refocus your team before Q3 and Q4 intensity kicks in
Earlier this year, we saw a massive rise in emails that:
Mimic internal communication styles
Include personalized details scraped from social media
Use urgent, plausible requests to bypass suspicion
Mid-year move:
Strengthen email filters with AI/ML
Retrain staff on red flags (even in “perfect” emails)
Run phishing simulations this summer
What used to feel like science fiction is now reality. In Q1 and Q2 alone, we’ve seen:
Video deepfakes of executives requesting wire transfers
Fake Zoom calls used for credential theft
AI voice clones used in voicemail scams
Mid-year move:
Train execs and finance teams on deepfake tactics
Create no-exception verbal confirmation protocols
Keep sensitive data off public-facing platforms
Ransomware isn't just locking systems anymore. It’s:
Mapping your network
Encrypting and leaking data
Returning if the first payment doesn’t secure full removal
Mid-year move:
Double-check your backup strategy (can you restore fast?)
Audit network segmentation
Update endpoint detection tools
Even companies with strong internal controls have been affected via:
Compromised vendors
Insecure integrations
API misuse
Mid-year move:
Audit third-party vendors for security standards
Review who has access to what
Add clauses to vendor contracts requiring minimum security posture
Rapid growth in Q1 often led to rushed implementations. Now’s the time to:
Audit permissions
Close unused services
Tighten cloud access monitoring
Mid-year move:
Review all cloud environments for misconfigurations
Educate departments on Shadow IT risks
Consolidate overlapping cloud tools
Some of the biggest breaches in 2025 so far? Caused by MFA push spam. Employees click “Approve” just to make the prompts go away.
Mid-year move:
Move to phishing-resistant MFA (FIDO2, passkeys, hardware tokens)
Review access logs for abnormal login behavior
Reinforce secure password practices company-wide
Employee turnover has picked up again in 2025. We've seen companies forget to:
Offboard users promptly
Deactivate access to sensitive systems
Monitor for malicious or negligent activity
Mid-year move:
Tighten your offboarding checklist
Use behavior monitoring to spot insider threats
Foster a culture of ownership and accountability
Cyber threats don’t follow your fiscal calendar — they evolve constantly. But checking in at the halfway point of the year gives you time to:
Close high-risk gaps
Update your security roadmap
Secure funding for upgrades before budget season
Show your customers and leadership you take protection seriously
Whether you need a quick audit or a full strategic overhaul, Gant Systems helps you:
Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do
Build a multi-layered cybersecurity strategy
Monitor your systems 24/7
Equip your people to be your first line of defense