Predictions – everyone seems to have them. We’re still in early January, so I wanted to summarize the best of what I’ve seen as well as contribute my opinions to the many 2009 security lists floating around in cyberspace.A Google search on “2009 Security Predictions” yields millions of results. Starting at the top, SANS usually offers good insights, so here’s their list of top predicitions which was updated on January 9. I didn’t see too many “way out there” statements, and some of these predictions already came true in 2008 such as David Hoelzer’s: “I predict that in 2009 a major corporation who is fully PCI/DSS compliant will experience a major data breach, proving the point that “Compliant” is not the same as “Secure”.(A look at recent major data breaches in the past few months will show you which company I’m referring to.)A Georgia Tech Information Security Center Report entitled “Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2009″ is subtitled “Data Mobility and Questions of Responsibility will Drive Cyber Threats in 2009 and Beyond.” Althought there were no major surprises, the report listed the following five emerging threats as the greatest challenges in the year ahead: “Malware, botnets, cyber warfare, threats to VOIP and mobile devices, and the evolving cyber crime economy. Network World’s Andreas M. Antonopoulos lists his security predictions for 2009 which includes: “Regulatory compliance will be back with a vengeance.” I agree with him on the list, but again there are no “wow” statements or big surprises here.Finally, I like the slideshow of predictions offered at Channel Web. This list is by far the most original and creative. And the winner is… Channel Web. No doubt the economy and tough times will impact security in unknown ways but will dominate the backoffice of security.Any thoughts on other predictions that you’ve seen? Related content opinion 3 security career lessons from 'Back to the Future' You don't need to be able to predict the future to have a successful security career, but you had darned well better be able to learn from the past. By Dan Lohrmann Jan 12, 2021 6 mins Careers Security interview Secrets of industry-hopping CSOs Who says you can't change industries? Veteran security leaders Mark Weatherford and Cheri McGuire teach you how it’s done. By Dan Lohrmann Mar 02, 2020 12 mins Careers Security opinion Why security pros are addicted to FUD and what you can do about it Despite professing anti-FUD rhetoric, cyber experts fan the flames, breathlessly sharing the details of the latest data breaches. It's a risky addiction that can lead to security apathy in enterprises. Here's how to harness it. By Dan Lohrmann Sep 06, 2018 7 mins Security opinion Bridging the smart cities security divide There are plenty of organizations that seem to be working on answers to secure smart cities, but in many ways it's like the early days of cloud computing with everyone building their own solutions. By Dan Lohrmann Feb 01, 2018 6 mins Internet of Things Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe