Predictions 2018: Cybersecurity

November 7th, 2017

Andras Cser Vice President, Principal Analyst

Jeff Pollard VP, Principal Analyst

Merritt Maxim VP, Research Director

Joseph Blankenship VP, Research Director

Heidi Shey Principal Analyst

Josh Zelonis

With contributors:

Stephanie Balaouras , Elsa Pikulik , Peggy Dostie

Summary

In 2018, consumers and businesses will face challenges brought on by four primary forces: 1) rising tensions in international relations; 2) ubiquitous connectivity; 3) digital transformation initiatives; and 4) the increasing importance of the data economy. This report guides security and risk professionals through six predictions for 2018 that forecast what will happen as these forces collide. It also shows how S&R pros can mitigate the risks from the resulting economic, political, and societal changes to everything from our identities to our privacy and even our physical safety.

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