Emerging technologies are rife with opportunities for organizations of all shapes and sizes. Self-driving cars may be some ways into the future still, but connected devices in hospitals, factories and homes are already sharing troves of data for better analytics and decision-making. Workloads are moving to the cloud, and digital personal assistants are becoming commonplace for both enterprises and consumers.
Despite their exciting potential, security and business leaders must balance the benefits of these new technologies against the threats that subsequently emerge. As cybersecurity professionals prepare to convene at IBM’s Think 2018 conference, conversations about cyber risk are front and center. To address them, many organizations are conscious that they will need to transform their security programs to keep their business, customers and employees secure.
A Cyber Risk Expert Weighs In on Emerging Threats
With these concerns in mind, I asked Tim Roberts, vice president, partner and global leader for IBM’s Security Strategy, Risk and Compliance practice, to share his views on this security transformation.
Question: What types of risks are introduced with new and emerging…