Catastrophic Data Breach Is Inevitable by 2021

The growing internet of things and increasingly sophisticated malware are putting global organizations at a greater risk for cyberattacks, but leaders aren’t doing enough to bolster their groups’ security, according to a pair of reports.

Researchers at Raytheon and the Ponemon Institute found more than 80 percent of cybersecurity and IT experts predict unsecured internet of things devices will cause a potentially “catastrophic” data breach at their organizations within the next three years.

Source: Report: 80% of Experts Say ‘Catastrophic’ Data Breach Is Inevitable by 2021 – Nextgov