After almost three years of reporting and commenting on security issues relating to virtual worlds this blog and to some degree the metasecurity project as a whole has run its course. When I started examining virtual worlds and considering the security implications of their expansion back in 2005 the paradigm shift was undeniable. My aim through researching, writing and speaking about virtual worlds was to educate on the new vulnerabilities and opportunities presented by the massive migration in to virtual spaces. Through active research within Second Life and the creation of online scenarios (such as the SLLA), the presentation of material relating to virtual worlds and of course blogging I believe that the virtual environment is well on its way to being thoughtfully considered by the National Security Community within the USA and the EU.
Virtual worlds look set to expand and become more relevant as a generation of users become familiar with 3-d immersive worlds. My own intention is to retain a watching brief over virtual worlds but not devote the necessary time to the genre that I once did.
My writings and research will now be held over at www.roderickbjones.com.
Finally thanks to Doug Crescenzi and David Grundy for contributing to the blog over the past 3 year.
MetaSecurity 