IMPORTANCE OF CYBER SECURITY IN 2020.
                     IMPORTANCE OF 
CYBER SECURITY 
IN 2020
INTRODUCTION
• Cyber security is an extremely important factor of any business’s 
online processes
• The vital role that cyber security plays in protecting our privacy, 
rights, freedoms.
Source: Techasoft
Vehicle hacking and data theft
• Modern cars are fitted with an array of GPS devices, sensors, and 
in-car communication and entertainment platforms.
• This can make them an increasingly profitable target for hackers 
and data thieves.
Source: ELE Times
5G implementation
• With the bandwidth that 5G technology enables, data volumes and 
the number of connected devices and sensors is set to explode. 
• 5G technology will mean high levels of security against breaches 
and data theft will be required.
Source: Edufabrica
The continued rise of AI
• Artificial intelligence are bringing machine learning technologies into 
products across all market segments – including cyber security. 
• Deep learning algorithms are being used for face detection, natural 
language processing, threat detection, and many more concepts.
Source: Irish tech news
Cyber security skills gaps
• In 2020, the demand for cyber security professionals will continue to 
exceed supply, as security have to deal with more online threats. 
• The biggest challenge is being invested to improve in-house cyber 
security expertise.
Source: Daily Nigerian
Political and economic divisions 
lead to increased security threats
• US government effectively embargoing partnerships between US 
tech firms and the Chinese mobile giant Huawei, due to fears over.
• If more barriers like these go up, it could easily have the effect on 
both the technological and regulatory challenges of cyber security.
Source: Cisco Newsroom
Medical device increases the risk of 
an Internet health crisis
• Personal medical devices such as insulin pumps, heart and glucose 
monitors, and pacemakers have been connected to the Internet.
• Researchers have identified a number of software vulnerabilities 
and demonstrated the feasibility of attacks on these products.
Source: Business day
Hackers target smart supply 
chains
• Smart supply chains leverage Internet of Things automation, 
robotics and big data management.
• Nevertheless, smart supply chains are dynamic and efficient, but 
are also prone to cyber attacks. 
Source: IT web
Threats to shipping
• Many aspects to shipping can be vulnerable to attack, such as ship 
navigation, port logistics and ship computer network.
• There is ample evidence that states and activist groups are 
experimenting with direct attacks on ship navigation systems.
Source: Leap IT
Vulnerabilities in real-time 
operating systems
• In 2019, Armis Labs discovered eleven serious vulnerabilities in the 
real-time operating system.
• This level of weakness is a major challenge as it is often deeply 
hidden in a large number.
Source: Information Age