The Rise of Cyber Threats in 2016 - What to Expect and Mitigate?

As cyber attacks rise, and government agencies, law enforcement and the private sector all seem powerless to stop them. The list of recent high-profile victims includes such well-known names as Target, Sony and Ashley Madison, and it also includes the Joint Chiefs of Staff and even the White House.

Many of the cyber threats are coming from countries that include China, Iran and North Korea. The U.S. government has budgeted $14B USD for cybersecurity for fiscal year 2016, so clearly, this threat is being taken seriously at the highest levels of government. Unfortunately, security experts expect cyberattacks seen in 2015 to continue in the new year, if only because those most likely to be victimized simply haven't done much to step up security. In fact, many federal agencies have not even instituted two-factor authentication, something as simple as requiring both a card and a PIN number.So which cyber threats do you believe pose the greatest risk in 2016? Send your comments to the Cloud and Cyber Security Center.