As we dive into 2023, it is an excellent time to look at some of the identified trends for tech security and frame them in our small business world. Everyone is trying to reduce their risk exposure. Many of you receive security surveys from your business insurance providers and clients. The challenge quickly becomes filling out these forms that are often filled with jargon and have a “one size fits all” tone. We work hard to identify best practices for our team and our clients that are both beneficial and practical. Password management, email phishing, and physical network devices help keep you aware and secure.
This article from 1Password (our password solution vendor) identifies four trends for 2023. The article goes more in-depth and has many other blog posts that you may find helpful. Here are some of our comments on that article and how these apply to your organization:
1. Passkeys are going to achieve critical mass in 2023
This will be relevant as you interact with your vendors and web commerce sites. We like the trend toward a no-password world, but the challenge will be that it is one more thing to deal with until it becomes universal. Even Apple with Touch ID requires a typed-in password occasionally for software installation and iCloud services.
2. Cybercrime is going to mature in remote working organizations
It is incredible how quickly this is hitting even the most minor organizations. This is an ominous thing that requires ongoing attention. We’ve been working with our clients all along and will continue.
3. It’s time to create a post-quantum cryptography strategy
This is a bit more abstract for small organizations. It applies to the choices you will make for data storage etc. We advise sticking with known and reliable services such as Google, Microsoft, AWS, and the more extensive cloud services like Dropbox, Box, Egnyte, etc. because they will be adopting and implementing this. Implementing anything beyond this isn’t yet practical for your small organization.
4. People will expect and demand data privacy by default
The trend is moving toward this while, at the same time, companies are getting more sophisticated in how to use your data. A clean opt-in-opt-out option is essential if you have a commercial website. Same with email lists.
Overall, we are excited to help you navigate your tech security. It is nice to have some new tools to help protect your organization. This is an ongoing process, and we are here to help.
-Dwayne Schwartz
