There is a lot going on in the information security space. 2011 looks to be an interesting year in these regards. Below are some things to be watchful for in 2011, some of them are good and, unfortunately, some aren’t.
First the good news:
- We are getting a lot more serious about our security. For example, new privacy laws are mandating organizations to tighten their security. Look to see more consumer privacy laws passed in the approaching year and more tightening of security systems.
- Authentication requirements are increasing. Corporations are requiring a great deal more authentication to get into secure programs (this also is on the bad news side- There is a wide range of sophisticated applications to help us be more secure and they will continue to get better. Competition right now is strong in the security industry sparking a lot of innovation.
- ISPs are now taking on the responsibility to help us with our security. Take AOL's latest commercials as a good sign that others will follow with the trend.
Now the bad news:
- Securing our networks is costing us. Most providers are globalizing their organizations making them more secure, costing a lot of money. It will get worse before it gets better.
- Authentication requirements are escalating. This is getting claustrophobic. Corporations are requiring a great deal more authentication to get into secure systems (This is also on the good news side) Unfortunately, for the end user, it is one more aspect to be unhappy about, not unlike airport security lines.
- Hackers are becoming more sophisticated. For example, Botnets are becoming more complicated and harder to capture and stop. Do a search on botnets on the Internet. They really are causing a whole lot of problems, but it does not stop there. The number of viruses and malware out there is staggering.
- Spammers keep finding more innovative ways to fill our email boxes. Don't look for this trend to stop anytime soon.
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