2016 was an interesting year in hindsight. One of the biggest issues that got in the way of effective archive document storage in Houston, Texas was cyber security. The industry has made strides, but a lot still needs to be done in 2017;
Regulations
One of the loopholes cyber-criminals often exploit for unauthorized access of information is lapses in regulation. The cybercrime world is very dynamic and fast moving, and unfortunately regulatory changes are simply not fast enough. A lot of regulations only hinder the provision of security by providing a false sense of security, which is then exploited by criminals that are agile and fast thinkers.
Data manipulation
This is a relatively new threat, but criminals today in many cases no longer target the data directly to steal. In many scenarios, the intent is to discredit data, and so the criminals will often manipulate the data in order to have people discredit its integrity.
Demand for skills
Organizations have become more susceptible to hacking due to the fact that there is a global shortage of cyber-security skills in the workplace. Companies are only just realizing this, and the rush to fill this gap is creating a huge demand for such professionals. Companies are slowly realizing that a lot of their strategies are not efficient, and it is this lack of efficiency that is putting them at risk.
The Internet of things
With the growth of the internet of things and the increased connectivity it offers, there will be an increased opportunity for attacks. Of specific concern will be the increasingly sophisticated AI based attacks. These will have the ability to emulate behaviors of some specific users, and might be able to trick even the most skilled of security personnel through phishing attacks, for instance.
The consumer
There is every indication that attackers will in the coming years become bolder and less traceable as they become more commercial. In the past, one of the biggest problems organizations struggled with was that of ransomware. Today, attacks will move from targeting the organization itself to the customer, and maybe through them gain access to the company.
Looking at the security risks today, one might feel resigned. However, with a good document and media storage partner like Midcon, your information will always be secure. Call us today for more information.
