Cybersecurity Ventures projects that the United States will spend $5 billion in ransomware damage costs in 2017. 2018 will be a crucial year in determining our strength against vicious hackers. With little regulatory support, onus will be on businesses to improve security. New companies offering niche security solutions will increasingly emerge. Venture investments and exits will be frequent especially for providers that incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning into their solutions and we will inevitably see some security companies dissolve as their offerings prove no longer relevant to current industry needs.”]
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