Cybersecurity strategies evolve amid rising AI threats and legacy technology use

The cybersecurity landscape is shifting as organizations explore diverse strategies to counter increasingly sophisticated threats. One emerging approach is ‘security through obsolescence,’ which involves the strategic use of legacy hardware and software. By utilizing outdated systems that are less attractive to attackers—who typically target modern, high-value platforms—organizations can reduce their exposure to contemporary zero-day vulnerabilities.

Simultaneously, the rise of generative and agentic AI is accelerating the speed and scale of cyberattacks. Threat actors are increasingly using automation and phishing-as-a-service kits to execute campaigns; research indicates that 90% of high-volume phishing campaigns in 2025 utilized such kits. To combat these rapid-fire threats, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are being urged to move from reactive support to proactive resilience, combining intelligent automation with human judgment to achieve real-time detection and containment.