The Future

Passwords

Passwords were thought to be erased decades ago and replaced with face verification or fingerprint, but they are still relevant today. This is because of their easy to use and set up as well as the accessibility, which makes it susceptible to intruders acquiring these sensitive data and will remain an issue in virtual security. Cyber security is expected to change this in the future by using further biometrics and more authentication methods such as 2 step authentication and mobile devices to ensure a greater standard of protection.

Cloud Data

Storing data in the future will be greatly essentialised by the use of cloud technology and storing data in computer systems. The goal of cloud computing is to make online service and data collection faster and easier, though as this trend increases, there will be higher risks of vulnerabilities towards cyber-attacks from unwanted authorisations. As the reliance on cloud technologies and data storage increases in the future, cloud cyber security is and will continue to evolve to minimise the risk of unauthorised access, breaches or harm from such platforms.

Artificial Intelligence

AI or Artificial Intelligence will be an inevitable part of the future as they will be essential to further evolve the world and help deal with threats in new ways. In approximately 10 years, cyber security is predicted to have developed algorithms to create robots that act against cyber threats and corrupt bots. Though this algorithm will still require human control as to avoid break-outs and malfunction.

Data Leaks & Threat Landscape

Data leaks are growing increasingly through the years and within 10 years it will become a large-scale issue as more and more people are connecting to the internet and giving their data to digital systems. This can be abused by cyber criminals and manipulate the data, so cyber security will strengthen its systems to combat this.

Large-Scale Hacks & Supply Chain Hacks

Large scale cyber-attacks will occur in the future against governments to access restrictive and sensitive information. These attacks occur today, but at a minor scale though they are expected to enlargen in the future. The only way known to prevent future attacks is for countries to enhance cyber security and pass a Geneva Convention-style digital act which prohibits cyber criminals from attacking infrastructure.