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Security Watch - What is this year going to have in store for us?
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 |
There are many things about information security in outer space. 2006 appears to be an interesting year in that regard. Here are some things to watch in 2006, some of them are good and, unfortunately, some are not.
First the good news:
- We also get a lot more serious about our security. This has many reasons behind it. For example, new privacy laws require organizations to strengthen their security. Look to see more consumer privacy laws passed during the year and building security systems.
- Authentication requirements are increasing. The fence is in major security vulnerabilities. Companies need more authentication to get into secure systems (which is on the bad news side)
- There is a plethora of sophisticated programs to help us be more secure and they will continue to improve. The competition is strong at this time in the security industry sparking a lot of innovation.
- Internet service providers are taking responsibility to help us with our security. Take AOL recent commercials as a good sign that others will follow the trend.
Now the bad news:
- Securing networks is costing us. Most companies are globalizing their organizations and ensure their costs a lot of money. It will get worse before it gets better.
- Authentication requirements are increasing. This claustrophobic. Companies need more authentication to get into secure systems (This is also good news on the side) Unfortunately, for the end user, it is something to be unhappy, not Unlike airport security.
- Hackers are increasingly sophisticated. For example, botnets are becoming more complex and more difficult to catch and stop. Do an Internet search on botnets. They are really causing a lot of problems, but it does not stop there. The number of viruses and malware that is amazing.
- Keep spammers to find more creative ways to fill our mailboxes. Do not try to stop this trend soon. |
posted by neptunus @ 1:51 AM
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