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Cyber risks to intensify in 2017 with increased cyber espionage, data integrity attacks, according to Stroz Friedberg's 2017 Cybersecurity Predictions reportNEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Stroz Friedberg, an Aon company, predicts that 2017 will usher in intensified cyber attacks, new regulations and a shift in how businesses approach cyber risk management. Top threats this year include nation state cyber espionage, a rise in data integrity attacks and an increase in attacks harnessing Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With cybersecurity firmly entrenched as one of the most consequential issues impacting international security, politics, economic stability and transactional crime, an understanding of existing and emerging cyber risks is more relevant than ever before. Stroz Friedberg's predictions outline the top cybersecurity threats facing businesses and provide recommendations on how organizations can increase their resilience in the face of these threats. "In 2016 we witnessed everything from cyber attacks influencing public opinion to hacked IoT devices and the introduction of new cybersecurity regulations. This year we'll see an intensification of these threats, along with new challenges and a blurring of lines between the actions and responsibilities of the state, markets, businesses and civil society," said Ed Stroz, Co-President and Co-Founder of Stroz Friedberg. "The flood of fake news and nation state-backed attacks in this past year's election are just a sign of things to come, as attackers find new ways to seek faster and wider access to data and exploit sensitive information." The predictions highlighted in the report include:
About Stroz Friedberg Stroz Friedberg, an Aon company, is a specialized risk management firm built to help clients solve the complex challenges prevalent in today's digital, connected, and regulated business world. A global leader in the fields of cybersecurity, with leading experts in digital forensics, incident response, and security science; investigation; eDiscovery; and due diligence, Stroz Friedberg works to maximize the health of an organization, ensuring its longevity, protection, and resilience. Founded in 2000 and acquired by Aon in 2016, Stroz Friedberg has thirteen offices across nine U.S. cities, London, Zurich, Dubai, and Hong Kong, Stroz Friedberg serves Fortune 100 companies, 80% of the AmLaw 100, and the Top 20 UK law firms. Learn more at https://www.strozfriedberg.com/. January 23rd webinar link: http://hubs.ly/H05NNxs0 Stroz Friedberg Media Contact: To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cyber-risks-to-intensify-in-2017-with-increased-cyber-espionage-data-integrity-attacks-according-to-stroz-friedbergs-2017-cybersecurity-predictions-report-300386344.html SOURCE Stroz Friedberg |