2012 infosec review: Focus on crime, not cyberwar

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This week’s Patch Monday podcast reviews the year in information security and, just like last year’s episode, our panel hoses down the hype.

There’s certainly an increasing militarisation of information security, with terms like “defensive cyber operations” replacing “information assurance.” And there’s certainly more action, both offensive and defensive, from nation states. But the most immediate cause for concern is the increase in organised criminal activity that’s happening right now.

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