By 1997, Internet security will be a huge problem. However, the United States will still prevent U.S. companies from exporting products using cryptographic technologies, despite the fact that such technology will be readily available worldwide.
Predictor: Auerbach, Karl
Prediction, in context:In a 1995 article for LAN magazine, Karl Auerbach and Chris Wellens cover the future of the Internet. They list 10 predictions for the year 1997. Following is the fourth of the 10: ”By 1997, Internet security will be a huge problem. However, the United States will still prevent U.S. companies from exporting products using cryptographic technologies, despite the fact that such technology will be readily available worldwide.”
Date of prediction: October 1, 1995
Topic of prediction: Communication
Subtopic: Security/Encryption
Name of publication: LAN Magazine
Title, headline, chapter name: Internet Evolution or Revolution?
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://web7.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/474/4/32555158w7/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A17433050&dyn=6!xrn_21_0_A17433050?sw_aep=ncliveec
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