IT security functions will likely change because computing itself is changing so much--and Intel is at work preparing for the new security landscape.

"Our compute models have evolved along with our users' expectations; we are no longer in the compute paradigms that [built] the environment we have today--or a few years ago," Ross says. "Cloud computing, consumerization, [bring your own device], application development and transparency of information have put us at the point where we need to shift the focus of our IT strategy and architecture."

[See part 1 of Inside Intel: ]

Even while shifting their focus to these new areas, organizations must continue to build on key security issues that are important now, including business intelligence, application security, data protection, identity and access management, and infrastructure.

"Based on these key focus areas and the combination of the threat landscape, legal and regulatory environments, and new compute models, we see some new focus areas emerging for the security of the workforce," Ross says.