Software security house Imperva will release details of its 10 key security trends for 2011 next week. Here is a preview. Man in the browser (MITB) attacks are a new threat which consumers will face and the hacking industry is widely adopting, especially as many security products are not mature enough yet to deal with this problem. . File security. With Sharepoint being the fastest growing product in Microsoft history and data growing at a 60% annual rate, file security will become the top security issue. With PCI DSS being expanded to refer not only to databases and web apps but also to files, organisations will need to carefully consider how they protect their files. . In 2011, cybersecurity transformed with rising hacking methods and advanced protection strategies, highlighting social engineering and encryption as key trends. Hacking Trends 2011, File Protection, Browser Security, IT Security, Sharepoint Growth. . Alex
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