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Only 9% of IT budgets are dedicated to security

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Only 9% of IT budgets are dedicated to security 20/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Despite their best efforts, 67% of businesses say they need to improve security and compliance measures with 24% rating their organization’s security and compliance strategy as reactive, according to Vanta. The expansion of attack surfaces in a post-pandemic hybrid […]

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Internal audit leaders are wary of key tech investments

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Internal audit leaders are wary of key tech investments 17/11/2023 at 11:49 By Help Net Security As the digital transformation of business accelerates, risk and internal audit leaders shift their focus to managing technology-driven risk, according to AuditBoard. The report reveals a growing gap between risk and assurance teams’ capacity to manage risks effectively and

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Cyber risk is business risk: Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform sets new industry standard

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Cyber risk is business risk: Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform sets new industry standard 13/11/2023 at 10:33 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security interview, Sumedh Thakar, President and CEO of Qualys explores the vision behind the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform, a strategic move aimed at redefining how enterprises measure, communicate, and eliminate cyber

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CISOs and board members are finding a common language

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CISOs and board members are finding a common language 16/10/2023 at 07:39 By Help Net Security 86% of CISOs believe generative AI will alleviate skills gaps and talent shortages on the security team, filling labor-intensive and time-consuming security functions and freeing up security professionals to be more strategic, according to Splunk. 35% report using generative

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Companies rethinking degree requirements for entry-level cybersecurity jobs

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Companies rethinking degree requirements for entry-level cybersecurity jobs 09/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security While the threat landscape is evolving for most on the front lines, little has changed in recent years, according to ISACA. The research finds that of the cybersecurity professionals who said they were experiencing an increase or decrease in cybersecurity

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires 04/10/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gaspard de Lacroix-Vaubois, CEO at Skypher, talks about the implementation of security questionnaires and how they facilitate assessments and accountability across all participants in the technology supply chain, fostering trust and safeguarding sensitive data. Many organizations

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The pitfalls of neglecting security ownership at the design stage

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The pitfalls of neglecting security ownership at the design stage 27/09/2023 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz For companies to avoid bleeding millions through cyber threats, they must build adaptability into their security strategy from the start while considering a range of inputs that go beyond the IT and network access aspects. In this Help Net

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Balancing budget and system security: Approaches to risk tolerance

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Balancing budget and system security: Approaches to risk tolerance 19/09/2023 at 08:16 By Help Net Security Data breaches are a dime a dozen. Although it’s easy to look at that statement negatively, the positive viewpoint is that, as a result, cybersecurity professionals have plenty of learning moments. Learning what went wrong and why can be

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How CISOs break down complex security challenges

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How CISOs break down complex security challenges 16/08/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz The role of the CISO has evolved into a critical position that encompasses many responsibilities aimed at safeguarding digital assets, preserving data integrity, and mitigating cyber threats. In essence, the role of the CISO is a complex and ever-evolving one that demands

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Navigating generative AI risks and regulatory challenges

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Navigating generative AI risks and regulatory challenges 14/08/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. A benchmarked view of emerging risks “Generative AI was the second

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines 10/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Kaus Phaltankar, CEO at Caveonix, discusses how the recent approval of the FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines is a significant step forward in the cloud security and compliance domain. The implications for CSPs and third-party

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Inspiring secure coding: Strategies to encourage developers’ continuous improvement

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Inspiring secure coding: Strategies to encourage developers’ continuous improvement 25/07/2023 at 07:38 By Mirko Zorz In software development, the importance of secure coding practices cannot be overstated. Fostering a security culture within development teams has become crucial to ensure the integrity and protection of digital systems. To delve deeper into this topic, we had the

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CISO perspective on why Boards don’t fully grasp cyber attack risks

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CISO perspective on why Boards don’t fully grasp cyber attack risks 11/07/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz Due to their distinct perspectives, Board members and CISOs often have differing views on cyber attack risks. The discrepancy arises when Boards need cybersecurity expertise, need help comprehending technical jargon, or when CISOs need to communicate in business

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ChatGPT’s unknown potential keeps us guessing

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ChatGPT’s unknown potential keeps us guessing 06/07/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security An overwhelming number of respondents familiar with ChatGPT were concerned about the risks it poses to security and safety, according to Malwarebytes. They also don’t trust the information it produces, and would like to see a pause in development so that regulation

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Preparing health systems for cyber risks and insurance coverage

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Preparing health systems for cyber risks and insurance coverage 28/06/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Our healthcare systems are at risk of infiltration by threat actors, potentially disrupting services, compromising sensitive data, and even jeopardizing patient outcomes. Among the people addressing these challenges is Dennis Fridrich, VP of Cybersecurity at TRIMEDX, who not only understands

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ChatGPT and data protection laws: Compliance challenges for businesses

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ChatGPT and data protection laws: Compliance challenges for businesses 20/06/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patricia Thaine, CEO at Private AI, reviews the main privacy concerns when using ChatGPT in a business context, as well as the risks that businesses can face if they betray customers’ trust. Thaine also

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Cyber debt levels reach tipping point

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Cyber debt levels reach tipping point 15/06/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security The tension between difficult economic conditions and the pace of technology innovation, including the evolution of AI, is influencing the growth of identity-led cybersecurity exposure, according to CyberArk. The CyberArk’s report details how these issues – allied to an expected 240% growth

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Building a culture of security awareness in healthcare begins with leadership

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Building a culture of security awareness in healthcare begins with leadership 12/06/2023 at 07:35 By Mirko Zorz With the rise of modern trends such as cloud computing and remote work, healthcare institutions strive to balance accessibility, convenience, and robust security. In this Help Net Security interview, Ken Briggs, General Counsel at Salucro, discusses how fostering

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Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity

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Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity 24/05/2023 at 07:17 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, we sit down with Dr. Atsushi Yamada, the newly appointed CEO of ISARA, a security solutions company specializing in creating quantum-safe cryptography. With over two decades of experience in cryptography and cybersecurity, Dr. Yamada discusses his vision

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How generative AI is reshaping the identity verification landscape

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How generative AI is reshaping the identity verification landscape 22/05/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The identity verification market is experiencing a significant surge in growth. In recent years, many solutions have emerged to assist businesses in establishing trust and facilitating remote user onboarding. This demand arises from the alarming rise in identity fraud,

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