Which Cyber Security Trends Should Be on the CSO Watch List for 2016?

Conflicting official involvement in cyberspace in 2016 will create the threat of collateral damage and have unforeseen implications and consequences for all organizations that rely on it. noting that varying regulation and legislation will restrict activities whether or not an organization is the intended target. Organizations are increasingly embedding big data in their operations and decision-making process. But it's essential to recognize that there is a human element to data analytics. Organizations that fail to respect that human element will put themselves at risk by overvaluing big data output. Smartphones and other mobile devices are creating a prime target for malicious actors in the Internet of Things (IoT). Cybercrime, along with an increase in hacktivism, the surge in cost of compliance to deal with the uptick in regulatory requirements and the relentless advances in technology against a backdrop of under investment in security departments, can all combine to cause the perfect threat storm. The information security professionals are maturing just as the increasing sophistication of cyber-attack capabilities demand more increasingly scarce information security professionals. While cybercriminals and hacktivists are increasing in numbers and deepening their skillsets, the "good guys" are struggling to keep pace. CISOs need to build sustainable recruiting practices and develop and retain existing talent to improve their organization's cyber resilience. Which cyber threats would you add to the CSO Watch List? Share your comments with the Cloud and Cyber Security Center: http://cloudandcybersecurity.blogspot.com/