Encryption will continue to be the FIRST line of defense
“The internet is opening up a whole world of possibilities", says Ebba, "and we're already seeing benefits. There are new apps that are improving online banking, we get better healthcare services as providers share data, and we can access the office network from home. And there’s a lot of cool stuff that hasn’t even been dreamt of yet.
The demand for IT skills will be huge. That’s great news for young people looking for an exciting career but unfortunately it's also creating a number of challenges for SMB’s, even for those organizations who don’t want to develop apps or don’t even have an IT department.
Hidden cost of a data breach
“IT security skills is the #1 issue that I hear about. Last year, analysts Frost & Sullivan reported that there is already an infosec skills shortfall and it is impacting the ability of companies to recover from a data breach. Nearly 20% of organizations report that it can take up to 3 weeks to correct a breach and restore services. A data breach can mean not only a fine, but also your business being out of action while you try to fix the problem.
Threats from unexpected places
"As our homes and offices become more interconnected, we don’t give a second thought to the fact that the lighting system or printer or smoke alarm is connected to the network. Yet these connected devices provide backdoor access to the computers on the network. It’s a vulnerability that cybercriminals are moving quickly to exploit. Did you know there’s already been one data breach where cybercriminals got access via the air conditioning?
Protecting our own data
“Large organizations used to be the primary target for hackers but as they are becoming better protected, cybercriminals are moving down the food chain looking for easier targets such as small and midsized businesses (SMB’s) that tend to be less secure. I think we can expect to see that threat extend to individuals who are even less aware and even less prepared.
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