There is a lot going on in the information security space.
2006 looks to be an interesting year in these regards. Below are some things to
watch for in 2006, some of them are good and, unfortunately, some aren’t.
First the good news:
- We are getting a lot more serious about our security. This
has a lot of reasons behind it. For example, new privacy laws are mandating
organizations to tighten their security.
Look to see more consumer privacy laws passed in the coming year and
more tightening of security systems.
- Authentication requirements are increasing. This is
closing in large security holes.
Corporations are requiring a great deal more of authentication to get
into secure systems (this also is on the bad news side)
- There is a plethora of sophisticated programs 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 recent commercials as a good sign that others will
follow the trend.
Now the bad news:
- Securing our networks is costing us. Most companies are globalizing their
organizations and making them secure costs a lot of money. It will get worse before it gets better.
- Authentication requirements are increasing. 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
thing to be unhappy about, not unlike airport security lines.
- Hackers are getting more sophisticated. For example, Botnets are becoming more
complex and harder and harder to catch 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 creative ways to fill our email
boxes. Don't look for this trend to stop
anytime soon.
