POST FALLS, Idaho -Social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook will pose some of the biggest threats in 2010, according to TriGeo Network Security.
The company, a provider of security information and event management (SIEM) technology for midmarket enterprises, is also offering a number of other predictions for the new year.
"Employees tweeting and chatting online are inadvertently handing hackers the 'inside' information that they need to quickly and easily penetrate corporate networks," said Michelle Dickman, president and CEO of TriGeo Network Security. "Companies only have two options: block access to social networking sites completely, or enforce strict policies to avoid becoming the next victim of a significant data breach."
For online security in 2010, TriGeo is also projecting:
• Fewer breaches will yield record-breaking losses, similar to the trend in 2009.
• Two more states will pass data breach laws, joining Massachusetts and Nevada. The new laws will mandate that companies comply with specific data breach reporting regs.
• Retailers will be the number-one target for attacks. "Look for at least one major retailer to fall victim to a security breach...and for midmarket retail attacks to double as this lucrative trend gains popularity among attackers."
• In 2010, the "checkbox" approach to compliance and security will no longer suffice, and auditors will demand deeper demonstration of security process, risk assessment, penetration testing, employee training and more.
