It’s THAT Time of Year

The year end is the time to start giving predictions of how next year will roll. Here are a few reports that have already been published (they all open in a new tab):

1. WebSense
2. Trend Micro
3. Tech Republic
4. CSO Online
5. Gartner’s predictions for 2014-2017

Now keep in mind, these are not a strategic road-map for bad-guys to follow. Bad stuff happens, therefore, be prepared. Some great starting places if you don’t already have any are:

• NIST SP 800-61 revision 2 Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
• NIST SP 800-34 revision 1 Contingency Planning Guide

My prediction for the next year? I think that with all the data stolen this year (2014), there will be much more targeted phishing attacks on people who are at work leading to breaches and theft. Humanity is the weakest link in this chain. Take it from the wise Duke Silver Ron Swanson.