End of an era: Security budget growth slows down 2024-09-09 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, markets are jittery, companies are spending frugally, and investors remain cautious, according to IANS Research and Artico Search. Security budgets are also affected by these realities with most budgets remaining flat or increasing […]
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vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist 2024-09-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centrality of vCISO services to […]
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Protecting national interests: Balancing cybersecurity and operational realities 2024-09-04 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeting critical infrastructure, in this Help Net Security interview, David Ferbrache, managing director of Beyond Blue, discusses the current state of cybersecurity readiness and resilience. Ferbrache talks about the complexities of managing both traditional […]
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CISO Conversations: Jaya Baloo From Rapid7 and Jonathan Trull From Qualys 2024-09-03 at 17:16 By Kevin Townsend CSOs Jaya Baloo and Jonathan Trull discuss the route, role, and requirements in becoming and being a successful CISO. The post CISO Conversations: Jaya Baloo From Rapid7 and Jonathan Trull From Qualys appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article […]
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How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business 2024-09-03 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tim West, Director of Threat Intelligence and Outreach at WithSecure, discusses Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with a focus on how these cybercriminal operations are adapting to increased competition, shifting structures, and a fragmented […]
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A third of organizations suffered a SaaS data breach this year 2024-09-03 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While SaaS security is finally getting the attention it deserves, there’s still a significant gap between intent and implementation. Ad hoc strategies and other practices still fall short of a security program. The move toward decentralization has […]
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Cybersecurity Maturity: A Must-Have on the CISO’s Agenda 2024-08-29 at 16:46 By Marc Solomon Undertaking a cybersecurity maturity review helps leaders establish a benchmark from which to build a proactive improvement strategy. The post Cybersecurity Maturity: A Must-Have on the CISO’s Agenda appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed […]
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Why ransomware attackers target Active Directory 2024-08-29 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks have surged 78% year-over-year, affecting various sectors and organizations and significantly impacting supply chains. In this Help, Net Security video, Craig Birch, Technology Evangelist, and Principal Security Engineer at Cayosoft, discusses the rise of ransomware attacks, why attackers often target […]
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LinkedIn Hires Former Twitter Security Chief Lea Kissner as New CISO 2024-08-28 at 19:01 By Ryan Naraine Lea Kissner replaces Geoff Belknap as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Microsoft-owned LinkedIn. The post LinkedIn Hires Former Twitter Security Chief Lea Kissner as New CISO appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]
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Cybercriminals capitalize on travel industry’s peak season 2024-08-28 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals are capitalizing on the travel and hospitality industry’s peak season, using increased traffic as cover for their attacks, according to Cequence Security. Researchers investigated the top 10 travel and hospitality sites to identify externally visible edge, cloud infrastructure, application stack, […]
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When Convenience Costs: CISOs Struggle With SaaS Security Oversight 2024-08-27 at 16:31 By Kevin Townsend SaaS applications are so easy to use, the decision, and the deployment, is sometimes undertaken by the business unit user with little reference to, nor oversight from, the security team. The post When Convenience Costs: CISOs Struggle With SaaS Security […]
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Half of enterprises suffer breaches despite heavy security investments 2024-08-27 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Data breaches have become an increasingly severe threat, with recent reports highlighting a surge in their frequency and cost. Understanding the latest trends and statistics surrounding data breaches is essential for developing effective strategies to safeguard sensitive information. This […]
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Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. 2024-08-22 at 07:02 By Help Net Security There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for organizations to implement around-the-clock monitoring and investigation of suspicious behaviors, […]
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Why C-suite leaders are prime cyber targets 2024-08-22 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Senior executives are prime targets for cybercriminals, with 72% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals in the US reporting that cyberattacks have targeted this group in the past 18 months. This trend, highlighted in GetApp’s 2024 Executive Cybersecurity Report, underscores the growing sophistication […]
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Food security: Accelerating national protections around critical infrastructure 2024-08-21 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Mike Lexa, CISO and Global VP of IT Infrastructure and Operations at CNH, discusses how the federal government is taking food security more seriously and what steps must be taken to prioritize security measures. […]
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How Exceptional CISOs Are Igniting the Security Fire in Their Development Team 2024-08-20 at 14:16 By Matias Madou For years, many CISOs have struggled to influence their development cohort on the importance of putting security first. The post How Exceptional CISOs Are Igniting the Security Fire in Their Development Team appeared first on SecurityWeek. This […]
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Strategies for security leaders: Building a positive cybersecurity culture 2024-08-20 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Culture is a catalyst for security success. It can significantly reduce cybersecurity risks and boost cybersecurity resilience of any organization. Culture can also greatly enhance the perceived value, relevance and reputation of the cybersecurity function. So how can security […]
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AI for application security: Balancing automation with human oversight 2024-08-20 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kyle Wickert, Worldwide Strategic Architect at AlgoSec, discusses the role of AI in application security, exploring how it’s transforming threat detection and response. Wickert talks about integrating security testing throughout the development lifecycle, the […]
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Protecting academic assets: How higher education can enhance cybersecurity 2024-08-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cyber attacks against higher education institutions increased by 70% in 2023. This is largely due to legacy endpoint security management and practices, limited IT support staff, and overwhelming amounts of data, much of which is PII (personally identifiable information). […]
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How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently 2024-08-13 at 06:31 By Help Net Security C-suite executives face a unique challenge: aligning their priorities between driving technological innovation and ensuring business resilience while managing ever-evolving cyber threats from criminals adept at exploiting the latest technologies, according to LevelBlue. This balancing act highlights the complexity […]
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