The network security landscape is ever-changing, so the threat to business networks never looks the same year to year. This year, WatchGuard anticipates shifts in how attackers try to intrude on networks, and changes in the internet environment. During this presentation, Corey Nachreiner, CISSP, Senior Network Security Analyst at WatchGuard Technologies discusses the top five security trends he thinks will impact 2009. The trends include:

Trend #5) Security, Cyber-law, and Compliance Collide – The latest high profile breaches and huge data losses will cause governments to focus more on cyber-legislation. With this heightened legislation come increased compliance obligations for you and your customers.

Trend #4) Social Networking Gets Ugly – Our favorite social networking sites will transform into new platforms for launching massive web-based attacks. Learn how to be social without getting “engineered”.

Trend #3) Botnets Become Stealthy – You could argue that 2008 was the year of botnets. Learn why we expect 2009 to be the year botnets become stealthy.

Trend #2) Increased Attacks Via SSL and HTTPS – As network administrators become more adroit at discovering malware on their systems, criminals are becoming more skilled at hiding their malicious communications. Discover how you can combat these encrypted channels.

Trend #1) The Web Is the Battle Ground – Attackers follow people and people are on the web. With almost every Internet service “web-ized” – from phone calls on Vonage and Skype to remote PC access on GoToMyPC.com – the web has become a ripe battleground in which attackers can rollick. It’s time to redouble your web defenses.