How Cyber Security is Changing in 2020

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The critical role played by cybersecurity in safeguarding our privacy, freedoms, and rights is now more prominent than ever. Most of the activities are now conducted online thanks to the ever-evolving internet. The rise in cybercrime is a growing concern among online service providers since most of their online activities are now vulnerable to cyber-attacks leading in breach of data and compromising the security of their systems entirely. The cold war between east and western countries has resulted in state-sanctioned cyberattacks as well as constant political interference. The importance of cybersecurity is undeniably a growing concern among the members of the public. 

 

We depend heavily on technology to address many of the problems we are currently facing, either globally or on a personal scale. It’s indisputable that technology has dominated almost all sectors, including space travel, healthcare centres, handling climate matters, and more. Unfortunately, as the world becomes continually connected, evil people are looking to exploit the loopholes in technology for their personal or political gain. 

 

According to Now-loan, the following are the cybersecurity trends that you need to watch out in 2020. 

 

Increase in Use of Biometric Security

 

Nowadays, organisations are adopting the use of biometrics to impede unauthorised access into their systems. Biometric security has been there before, but it has been improved rendering it an advanced mainstream. Its compatibility with both the hardware and the software is one of the main reasons why organisations are embracing it enormously. This technology will only get better and better since the providers are working tirelessly to enhance it, getting rid of all the loopholes that the cyber attackers may look to exploit. 

 

Biometrics are deemed secure since they demand the physical presence of the owner, although there have been a few cases of the biometric data breach. The integration of biometric technology in most enterprises and organisations is yet to take effect since some of the devices in use lack biometric capabilities. 

 

Automation for Strengthening Passwords

 

Studies have revealed that over 80% of hacking-related cases are as a result of weak passwords, leaving the organisations with a considerable task to strengthen their passwords using as many tools as possible. 

 

The need to secure their data and streamline their operations; organisations have not only adopted the screening of login credentials online but also in Active Directory. To curb cyber-attacks, technology experts recommend the checking of active passwords against commonly used passwords. The password checks are to be carried out daily, and every time a new account is created or reset is instigated. In order to avoid burdening the IT team, this process should be automated. Moreover, technological gurus recommend organisations to monitor for exposed passwords often, instead of requesting their employees to modify their passwords regularly. Constant modifications can result in poor password practices, and to make matters worse, employees normally disgust password expiration terms. 

 

Increase of 5G Network Threats

 

With the launching of the 5G network in some countries in the year 2019, this year more and more states will follow suit and 5G will become prevalent in 2020. The 5G is the fastest network and is likely to revolutionise the online experience for netizens worldwide. However, there is a growing fear among the technocrats that it will make the networks more susceptible to cybercrimes. Attackers are likely to have plenty of ways to access sensitive data further compromising the security of the various systems due to the inadequacy of tools on devices to monitor risks. There is a need for netizens to be proactive other than reactive as they come up with new security remedies. 

 

Increment in New Security Regulations

 

Just like enterprises and organisations, government agencies are well-informed about the cyber threats facing enterprises and personal privacy globally. For instance, in 2018, the European Union effected the General Data Protection Regulation to guarantee the safety of personal data. This is an indication that stricter cybersecurity legislation is underway in the rest of the world and the USA is no exception. 

 

Greater Implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

 

AI has both benefits and drawbacks on cybersecurity. Today, most network managers are using AI and machine learning to counter cyberattacks. This technology is designed to aid organisations to prepare for threats, detect and reinforce loopholes, combat and respond to emerging security issues, and more. The success of this process will depend solely on how creative the network managers are since the cybercriminals now how to use AI to their advantage as well. Even though automation and the use of AI streamline an organisation’s operations, they also pose a danger and threats to internal security. 

 

Cybersecurity is undoubtedly vital to the ever-growing use of the internet. As the world migrates to digital, numerous threats are emerging now and then putting the whole process into jeopardy. In order to protect our personal information and organisations data from unauthorised access, there is a need to implement more advanced security measures such as the use of biometrics and artificial intelligence.




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