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Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient

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Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient 2025-01-22 at 07:07 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for organizations looking to improve their backup and recovery processes. The post […]

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Scaling penetration testing through smart automation

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Scaling penetration testing through smart automation 2025-01-08 at 07:06 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Simeonov, CEO of Plainsea, discusses how organizations can move beyond compliance-driven penetration testing toward a more strategic, risk-based approach. He explains how automation, human expertise, and continuous monitoring can transform penetration testing into a dynamic, business-critical […]

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The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond

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The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond 2024-12-27 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In 2025, seven trends will shape the future of data and AI, offering advantages for those who see these changes not as challenges but as opportunities to innovate and excel. The post The future of data […]

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Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security

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Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security 2024-12-18 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Vivek Agarwal, Privacy Program Manager at Meta Platforms, shares insights on strategies for reducing time to market, improving vendor onboarding, and updating privacy requirements to ensure compliance across third-party contracts. From leveraging automation and […]

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Building a robust security posture with limited resources

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Building a robust security posture with limited resources 2024-12-06 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gareth Lindahl-Wise, CISO at Ontinue, discusses how business leaders can align innovation with cybersecurity, tackle the risks posed by legacy systems, and build defenses for startups. Lindahl-Wise also highlights collaboration and strategic planning as essential […]

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How the Shadowserver Foundation helps network defenders with free intelligence feeds

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How the Shadowserver Foundation helps network defenders with free intelligence feeds 2024-12-05 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Piotr Kijewski, CEO of The Shadowserver Foundation, discusses the organization’s mission to enhance internet security by exposing vulnerabilities, malicious activity, and emerging threats. Kijewski explains the foundation’s automated efforts to track and […]

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The shocking speed of AWS key exploitation

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The shocking speed of AWS key exploitation 2024-12-02 at 21:19 By Zeljka Zorz It’s no secret that developers often inadvertently expose AWS access keys online and we know that these keys are being scraped and misused by attackers before organizations get a chance to revoke them. Clutch Security researchers performed a test to see just […]

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The effect of compliance requirements on vulnerability management strategies

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The effect of compliance requirements on vulnerability management strategies 2024-11-29 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Steve Carter, CEO of Nucleus Security, discusses the ongoing challenges in vulnerability management, including prioritizing vulnerabilities and addressing patching delays. Carter also covers compliance requirements and how automation can streamline vulnerability management processes. Why […]

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Choosing the right secure messaging app for your organization

Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, attacks, automation, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Encryption, Features, Hot stuff, messaging, News, opinion, Rakuten Viber /

Choosing the right secure messaging app for your organization 2024-11-27 at 07:18 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Liad Shnell, CTO at Rakuten Viber, discusses what organizations should look for in secure messaging apps, including encryption, privacy standards, and ease of integration. Shnell also covers the need for a multi-layered approach to […]

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security 2024-11-20 at 06:07 By Help Net Security GenAI is quickly changing the software development process by automating tasks that once took developers hours, if not days, to complete, bolstering efficiency and productivity, according to Legit Security. “As GenAI transforms software development and becomes increasingly embedded in the […]

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Navigating the compliance labyrinth: A CSO’s guide to scaling security

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Navigating the compliance labyrinth: A CSO’s guide to scaling security 2024-11-18 at 07:48 By Help Net Security Imagine navigating a labyrinth where the walls constantly shift, and the path ahead is obscured by fog. If this brings up a visceral image, you’ve either seen David Bowie’s iconic film or are very familiar with the real-world […]

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Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey

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Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey 2024-11-12 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Wysopal, Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode, discusses strategies for CISOs to quantify application risk in financial terms. Wysopal outlines the need for continuous risk management practices and robust strategies to manage third-party software dependencies, ensuring […]

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How agentic AI handles the speed and volume of modern threats

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How agentic AI handles the speed and volume of modern threats 2024-10-31 at 07:08 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Lior Div, CEO at Seven AI, discusses the concept of agentic AI and its application in cybersecurity. He explains how it differs from traditional automated security systems by offering greater autonomy and […]

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Enhancing firewall management with automation tools

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Enhancing firewall management with automation tools 2024-10-02 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Raymond Brancato, CEO at Tufin, discusses the considerations organizations must weigh when selecting a next-generation firewall to effectively balance security needs with network performance. What factors should organizations prioritize when selecting a next-generation firewall to balance security […]

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Compliance frameworks and GenAI: The Wild West of security standards

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Compliance frameworks and GenAI: The Wild West of security standards 2024-09-16 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kristian Kamber, CEO at SplxAI, discusses how security challenges for GenAI differ from traditional software. Unlike predictable software, GenAI introduces dynamic, evolving threats, requiring new strategies for defense and compliance. Kamber highlights the […]

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How human-led threat hunting complements automation in detecting cyber threats

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How human-led threat hunting complements automation in detecting cyber threats 2024-09-10 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Shane Cox, Director, Cyber Fusion Center at MorganFranklin Consulting, discusses the evolving methodologies and strategies in threat hunting and explains how human-led approaches complement each other to form a robust defense. Cox also […]

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AI expected to improve IT/OT network management

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AI expected to improve IT/OT network management 2024-08-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Once a peripheral concern, OT security has become a mandatory focus for organizations worldwide, according to Cisco’s report. The report provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities as organizations strive to build a secure and efficient industrial networking foundation. […]

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Threat intelligence: A blessing and a curse?

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Threat intelligence: A blessing and a curse? 2024-08-01 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Access to timely and accurate threat intelligence is now core to security operations for many organizations. Today, it seems that security teams are blessed with an abundance of data and intelligence feeds to choose from. However, selecting the right information from […]

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Average data breach cost jumps to $4.88 million, collateral damage increased

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Average data breach cost jumps to $4.88 million, collateral damage increased 2024-07-30 at 15:16 By Help Net Security IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams. Breach […]

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