PC Security:
2006 Security Watch - What is
this year going to have in store for us?
by Ainuddin Mohamad
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...
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.
About the Author
Ainuddin Mohamad is the Webmaster of
http://www.BestWebsites.com.my which is a Directory of Best Websites. Since
July 2000
BestWebsites.com.my has featured thousands of best websites in many
categories of interest with descriptions/reviews given by leading publications
and webmasters.
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