The conversation around allegations that Russian hackers stole data and thousands of emails from the Democratic National party during the ramp up to the recent election is only escalating. Whether this claim is proven, it certainly shines a spotlight on the emerging types of nation-state and other malicious threats faced by businesses, individuals and even governments. We had almost become accustomed to hearing about hacks of financial institutions, retailers and even Fortune 500 companies, but these recent allegations take the need for truly actionable intelligence to a whole new level.
The question is what can the information security industry do to manage this ever-changing threat environment? Industry experts have been pondering this same question. And as they formulate their answers, it’s having an effect on the type of information security professionals being hired and how they spend their time and apply their expertise.