Enterprises are focusing intently on information security, motivated by current events, government regulatory pressure, and the promise and challenges of emerging technologies. In 2003, the security market will experience a shift from best-of-breed product configurations to hardware-based platforms with multiple security functions. The growing deployment of Web services will be another key factor in information security initiatives, partly because Web services are causing enterprises to reappraise a key element of information security — firewalls. Also, the increasing recognition of the importance of people and management issues will cause widespread reliance on identity and access management solutions.  Read more		Vic Wheatman Editor in Chief Security and Privacy

			Security & Privacy in 2003: Complex and Uncertain 6 December 2002 Vic Wheatman  The security and privacy market will be complex and uncertain in 2003, with enterprises and vendors seeking manageable, cost-effective ways to address growing concerns about information security.

	Network Security Platforms Will Transform Security Markets 7 November 2002 John Pescatore  Richard Stiennon  Matthew Easley  An integrated network security platform approach will increase network security and reduce the cost of ownership for perimeter security, while preserving best-of-breed options.		Deep Packet Inspection: Next Phase of Firewall Evolution 21 November 2002 Richard Stiennon  Enterprises must ensure that their firewalls perform deep packet inspection at wire speeds, and apply security policies based on application content as well as source, destination and port, to effectively block cyberattacks.
	Web Services Security in 2003 4 December 2002 Ray Wagner  The business case for Web services is compelling. However, security and complexity concerns will keep most Web services deployments simple and conservative in 2003.		North America Security Services Market Forecast: 2001-2006 9 October 2002 Kelly Kavanagh  The pace of growth in security services has slowed but will continue to increase through 2006, with revenue in North America growing from $4.1 billion in 2001 to nearly $9 billion in 2006.
	ROI Drives Identity and Access Management Implementation 3 December 2002 Roberta Witty  Enterprises are seeking cost-effective ways to manage user account and access rights. Identity and access management solutions, with substantial three-year return on investment, are the answer.