Gartner Predicts 2002: Security and Privacy
Letter From the Editor
Vic Wheatman 
2 January 2002

We began our review of enterprise security and privacy and provided forecasts for 2002 (and beyond) in our last Spotlight, Future Topics and Trends in Security and Privacy. Now, we take a more far-reaching view in this issue, which complements forthcoming research on security trends and technologies from across Gartner's lines of business. We invite you to frequently visit gartner.com for information on how to improve enterprise security, biometrics, homeland security, transaction incident management and electronic surveillance.

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 Security, Privacy and Risk Management: 2002 and Beyond
2 January 2002
Vic Wheatman  William Malik 

We forecast likely (and not-so-likely) transformations in the information security marketplace in 2002 and beyond.
   The Information Security Hype Cycle
15 November 2001
Vic Wheatman  John Pescatore 

The hype cycle characterizes the typical progression of a technology from overenthusiasm through a period of disillusionment to an eventual understanding of its relevance. Timing future investment is everything.

   Remote Access Authentication: Tokens Rule in 2002
13 December 2001
John Girard 

Enterprises should consider tokens for near-term strong authentication, but give priority to vendors with migration strategies to future mechanisms based on certificates and biometrics.

   Security Software Spending in 2001 and 2002
20 December 2001
Colleen Graham 

Enterprises in select vertical segments will continue to drive spending in the security software market, despite a tough economic environment.

   Software Security Market Scenarios for 2006
21 December 2001
Alain Dang Van Mien 

We present four scenarios for the software security marketplace through 2006, and examine the factors that will influence the purchasing and implementation of security solutions.

   Risk Management 2002 and Beyond: Formal and Integrated
20 December 2001
Simon Mingay 

The events of Sept. 11 in the United States will reinforce the need for enterprises worldwide to adopt risk management, not just in financial controls, but also in strategic planning and operational management.