It’s 2015 and we’ve got our crystal balls out to make predictions for information security in the next 12 months.
- More spend on BYOX
We predict there will be an increase in spending on BYOX or mobile security in 2015 due to the volume and variety of mobile devices used by staff. The use of mobile devices continues to grow and there is added pressure on companies to accommodate this within their security policies. Appropriate security technologies and guidelines need to be put in place to enforce mobile security controls. - Growth of managed security services
We predict that more companies will seek managed security services this year. In 2014, we saw our managed security services offerings grow by more than 25%. Organisations are increasingly looking to dedicated managed security service providers to outsource security services due to the cost and difficulty of managing security internally. - Increase in internal security incidents
We forecast an increase in internal security incidents, either intentional or accidental from employees, or trusted third parties, resulting in more focus on insider threat programmes for companies. - Theft of privacy information
Hacking is an increasing threat as very public incidents with Sony and Target have reminded us. This year, we expect theft of private information and data on devices to be one of the biggest issues facing consumers. Research shows that 92% of users store private information on their devices and loss or theft of this data would pose serious consequences. Ransomware infections which attempt to extort money from internet uses are expected to be a major concern for consumers in 2015. Last year, extremely sophisticated phishing and spear phishing targeted individuals and resulted in stolen passwords, credit card details and fraudulent eBanking activities. - Security for outsourced functions
In many cases where organisations outsource functions, proper security measures do not exist. It is critical that the security policies and processes surrounding outsourced functions are in place in order to avoid breaches and data leaks. - More “cloud first” strategies
When it comes to cloud, we anticipate that more businesses will adopt “cloud first” strategies in 2015 due to their cost effectiveness and agility. However, a better understanding of security issues and challenges associated with cloud computing is needed to ensure successful outcomes. - Move to hybrid cloud
More companies will move to hybrid cloud, where some services are moved to cloud and others are kept on-premise. It is cost effective and a low barrier to entry to cloud computing. It also means more sensitive information can be kept on-premise while less sensitive information can be kept in the cloud.
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