As the world evolves and the trends on the internet continue to shift, there needs to be a focus on cyber security. Ransomware and other malware have increased in 2020 and 2021, leading to innovations within the anti-virus community. Coupled with new technologies that emerge daily, there is room for tremendous growth for domain and web hosting services providing cyber security. If you have ever wondered where the industry is heading, here are five predictions for 2022.
#1: 5G will be the norm
The 5G network has seen an increase in popularity. When paired with the new technologies of today and the demand for more mobile-friendly platforms, it is easy to see how the network can become dominant in 2022. The 5G network comes as more devices expand their networks to tablet and wi-fi non-dependent accessibility. For security, this increases impact upon the top-rated web hosting sites. First, there is constant connectivity. This means that the domain and web hosting services have less downtime. It also means that even the best-shared hosting for WordPress will become faster. Secondly, there is a lower need for troubleshooting. Finally, there is no environmental reliance. As such, there is more robust security all around.
#2: Cyber Insurance Termination
Due to a large number of ransomware attacks and the cramped nature of certain viruses, many cyber insurance companies will be terminating customers. These will be high-risk customers as well as the average person. Smaller companies may find an increase in rates because of the dropped coverage. This prediction is based upon market data showing that there has been a steady decline in the number of new clients for cyber insurance. When considering the rise of threats to the decrease in companies available for cyber insurance, the result is higher costs.
Predictions for 2022 state that there will be a departure of clients from traditional cyber insurance companies. The result will be that top-rated hosting will need security measures to combat ransomware and other malware. Low-cost domain registrations may see a spike as domain, and web hosting services scramble to meet the needs of clients seeking domain name registration services and web hosting services offering cyber security.
#3: The end of Social Media Anonymity
In 2020 and 2021, we started to see the security tightening on social media. It is predicted that this tightening will continue to increase. This is especially true for platforms such as Facebook, which are notorious for having viruses and other malware downloaded through various posts. Predictions state that content will become controlled and that there will be tracking upon malicious content. Additionally, there will be more restraints on posting new content and sharing. Shared content will require sourcing shortly, making it harder for anonymous sharing and downloadable content upon social media sites.
Currently, there is a debate as to whether or not the restraints are a cyber security factor or a violation of the first amendment rights. As social media platforms continue to evolve their structure, the question of whether they are a free posting platform or a journalistic platform will also come into play where cyber security is involved.
#4: Securing the Dead
As many things are kept online these days, it is predicted that cyber security will soon encompass archival services. Though there is a bit of sharing and recovery in 2021, there has not been a full service that offers the retrieval of records, documents, photos, media, and other online content for the deceased. It is predicted that by 2022 there will be such a service in place to keep one's online presence alive and flourishing, even though the person may be deceased.
The cyber security that will need to be involved with such a venture would be to secure the deceased's identity as being such. The potential for social security fraud, as well as for the sharing of sensitive data, is high. Therefore, SSL, HTTPs, and data encryption methods must be used by the domain and web hosting services that host this service.
#5: No more character passwords
Perhaps the most significant change we will see in cyber security will occur in password protection. We have learned in 2020 and 2021 that character passwords are vulnerable. That is why Microsoft and other online companies have switched to using PINs, picture algorithms, and other non-character means of log-in. There has also been an increase in fingerprint and face recognition on OS platforms, increasing further security. Expect to find more data secured with face and voice recognition software in 2022 over the standard password.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021