As security pros scramble to defend against today’s threats as well as a new wave of attacks such as the WannaCry ransomware worm, emerging technologies and determined cybercriminals are poised to make cyber-defense even more complex.
Machine learning and the Internet of Things aren’t new terms, but they’re new to the workplace. As more businesses adopt advanced systems, they’ll find themselves vulnerable to a broader range of security threats. The geopolitical landscape will also drive security risk as nation-states target foreign adversaries without fear of punishment.