New high-speed broadband can lead to increased cyber crime, companies must plan for safety

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

An expert at a cyber intelligence firm recently stated that increased high-speed broadband use, along with the subsequent increase in peer-to-peer content, could potentially lead to an increase in cybercrime, Network World reports.

Eric Olson, vice president of Cyveillance, states that cybercriminals will no longer feel the need to go after slower computers when faster networks are available to plunder.

"It turns out that in an environment where slower connections and, in some cases, slower machines are prevalent, it's kind of an odd defense," Olson said, Network World relays. "The robot zombie army that's out there doesn't want you... [you're] no good to the bot-herder if you're a on a slow machine or a slow connection."

As a result, businesses could now be more prone to attacks, as they typically employ quick networks to meet daily productivity standards. This added stress can be avoided for IT departments whose budgets are already being pushed.

By partnering with a third-party firm for a managed network, companies - especially smaller ones with fewer IT executives - can rely on the firm's experts to handle their security needs and then focus on their other internal responsibilities.

Outsourcing has been a continuing trend for businesses looking to increase security measures. A CIO.com report found that more than 75 percent of outsourcing firms polled experienced growth in 2009.