From the report, “In 2019 and beyond, the biggest trends expected to have an impact on technology and security are the advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning brought about by the ever-growing volume of data that can be processed and analyzed; the continued adoption of cloud computing by enterprises the world over; and the developments in smart devices, homes, and factories — to say nothing of the looming 2020 rollout of 5G, the latest phase of mobile communications geared toward further increasing internet speeds. Furthermore, 2019 will be an important year for political developments including the finalization of Brexit and the holding of landmark elections in several countries. These technological and sociopolitical changes will have a direct impact on security issues in 2019.”