Lone wolf actors often leave clues about their intentions through several stages of the attack cycle. For corporate security executives, using data and protective intelligence to identify these clues is crucial for mitigation and prevention.
COVID-19 has accelerated a variety of global trends. Some of these are perhaps ultimately good, for example moves towards more investment in AI and automation, or a growing focus on taking this opportunity to making lasting changes to benefit the environment. Many others are, however, quite concerning. Continued threats to the global order, the likelihood of states testing the resolve of the new U.S. administration, and increasingly polarized populations are all factors that will dominate 2021.
