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2Wearable Tech Will Slowly Gain Adoption
3Developers Get More Concerned About App Security
4For Targeted Attacks, Size Doesn’t Matter
5Biometrics Alternatives Coming Next Year
680 Percent of Time Will Be Spent Using Mobile Apps
7Credit Card Companies Will Market Security Services
Major credit card companies are already working to update their security standards for businesses accepting their credit cards. VISA, Mastercard and other major card brands have issued new requirements starting Jan. 1, 2014, to protect customers against cyber-attacks. Banks and credit card companies will market their security services instead of savings (i.e., low APR rates) or other perks. Financial institutions have the most to lose, so they’ll have big plans to educate users on security practices. —Grayson Milbourne
8Organizations Will Own All Their Data
In 2014, business will be increasingly conducted over untrusted networks and devices, and mounting pressure to embrace the cloud and mobility will compound the risk. Organizations will take ownership of their information by turning to data-level security that is agnostic to device, application, network, cloud provider or storage provider. Companies will look for outward-facing solutions that protect data at the point of origination, keeping it secure as it moves away from the center of the organization. This will enable companies to securely share data with customers and partners via ad hoc relationships beyond the organization’s domain. —Jim Ivers
9Collaborative Economy Will Grow
There is a steady rise of the collaborative economy and lots of new apps that store your credit information, and make buying services or products easier than ever. Given the balkanization of online payment systems, how do you protect yourself? In the New Year, paying via mobile for everything from catching a cab to ordering lunch will be increasingly common. It’s easy and convenient, but there still aren’t enough security protocols in place. The best way to protect yourself is to be wary about which apps you give your credit card, and never give a debit card to a mobile app. Once you do this, keep an eye on your statements; your bank can protect you from fraud, but only if you catch it first. —Charles McColgan
102014: Broader Adoption of Google Glass
Next year, we’ll see broader adoption of Google Glass and smartwatches from employees. Google is preparing for wider adoption and a more user-friendly approach, so what does this mean for companies allowing Google Glass users to bring their devices to work? Critical information is at risk because hackers will use the loopholes in these devices for targeted attacks. —Charles McColgan
11Connected Homes Introduce a Creepy New Lifestyle
12Cloud Storage Risk Will Grow
While enterprises plan to move more data to the cloud, they need to be aware of employees accessing those files. Consumers will continue to use free cloud tools because they are easy to access and cost nothing. —Charles McColgan