Then there's the people factor. On the end-user front, we're hoping IdM (identity management) can save us from ourselves. We've slowly but surely built silos of group-based policies and autoprovisioning, and now we have too many groups to manage effectively. Of course, the alternative--managing individuals--is simply untenable.
Finally, everyone needs a good guard dog. NBAD (network behavior anomaly detection) systems have filled that bill so well that their functionality is getting sucked into other product areas.
Thanks For The Memory Overflow
Insecure code is a problem that's been amplified by reuse of SOA Web services and Web 2.0 technologies--let's face it, SOA continues to garner mindshare, and the Ajax bug has bitten developers with a vengeance. But simply demanding more secure applications isn't the answer; most developers lack the formal training to improve coding security, and the sheer determination of attackers is frightening to behold.
By combining resources and expertise, the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium will offer a blueprint for how industries can adapt to an AI-dominated future.
IT leaders should heed the guidance of cybersecurity insurance providers who think businesses should prioritize security education, incident preparedness, regular internal audits, and ongoing vulnerability scanning and patching.
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