ISF Threat Horizon Report: Organizations will Face Major Cyber Threats, Rising Security Concerns by 2021
Hikvision Tips to Reduce Cyberattacks and Security Concerns in Network Security, User Security and System Administration
Organizations will face major cyber threats and security concerns including software vulnerabilities and malware according to the Information Security Forum (ISF) Threat Horizon Report, covered in the article by Security magazine “Incoming Cyber Threats: Is Your Organization Prepared?”
From ISF online: “By 2021 the world will be heavily digitized. Technology will enable innovative digital- business models and society will be critically dependent on technology to function. This new hyper-connected digital era will create an impression of stability, security and reliability. However, it will prove to be an illusion that is shattered by new vulnerabilities, relentless attacks and disruptive cyber threats.”
The article details key themes from the report, including:
- Cyber threats and other security concerns will expand along with digital connectivity and IoT.
- Digital competition will grow, and software vulnerabilities will be disclosed online (and need to fixed quickly).
The report recommends a “focus on safety, drive organizational growth and development as understanding cyber risks and building appropriate cybersecurity from the start is fundamental to success.”
Read the whole article here.
In the blog, “Tips to Reduce Cyberattacks and Security Concerns in Network Security, User Security and System Administration,” Hikvision cybersecurity director Chuck Davis provides high-level steps to secure different areas of your network.