Re: computer security vision for next 3-5 years

[Dave Kovarik <david-kovarik () NORTHWESTERN EDU>]

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Dave Kovarik
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Youngquist, Jason R. wrote:
> My boss asked me this morning to come up with a computer security vision for the next 3-5 years.  Since it is already 2010, 
> I thought I'd get some input from the community on what would you like to see happen to computer security in higher 
> education, how will your job change (if any), and how can we as computer security professionals in higher education 
> institutions best protect against the growing threats?
>
> If you've seen any blogs/articles on computer security trends in higher education, please forward them my way.
>
> Here's what I've come up with so far:
>
> *       Social Engineering will still be the easiest way to get confidential information.
> *       Multi-factor security will be prevalent.
> *       More data breach regulations.
> *       PDAs and smart phones will be encrypted due to the sensitive email/ information that they store and how easily 
> they are stolen.
> *       Anti-virus software will be still used, but application white-listing will become more prevalent.
>
> Some links:
> http://media.techtarget.com/searchFinancialSecurity/downloads/FISD09_MainBallroom_Session8_StateofComputerSecurity_Ranum.pdf
> http://www.sans.org/security-resources/10_security_trends.pdf
>
>
>
> Appreciate any thoughts you can provide.
> Jason Youngquist
> Information Technology Security Engineer, Security+
> Technology Services
> Columbia College
> 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, MO  65216
> (573) 875-7334
> jryoungquist () ccis edu
> http://www.ccis.edu