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How the Protective Security Policy Framework Shapes Australia’s Commonwealth Cyber Security Strategy 

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How the Protective Security Policy Framework Shapes Australia’s Commonwealth Cyber Security Strategy  2026-02-16 at 13:41 By Ashish Khaitan The Australian government has intensified efforts to protect digital infrastructure across all Commonwealth entities. Two recent publications, the 2024–25 Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Assessment Report and the 2025 Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture Report, offer a comprehensive snapshot of current achievements, challenges, and future priorities in government cyber resilience.  The PSPF Assessment Report highlights […]

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United Airlines CISO on building resilience when disruption is inevitable

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United Airlines CISO on building resilience when disruption is inevitable 2026-02-09 at 09:09 By Mirko Zorz Aviation runs on complex digital systems built for stability, safety, and long lifecycles. That reality creates a unique cybersecurity challenge for airlines, where disruption can quickly become an operational and public trust crisis. In this Help Net Security interview, […]

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AI agents behave like users, but don’t follow the same rules

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AI agents behave like users, but don’t follow the same rules 2026-02-09 at 08:19 By Anamarija Pogorelec Security and governance approaches to autonomous AI agents rely on static credentials, inconsistent controls, and limited visibility. Securing these agents requires the same rigor and traceability applied to human users, according to Cloud Security Alliance’s Securing Autonomous AI […]

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Allama: Open-source AI security automation

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Allama: Open-source AI security automation 2026-02-09 at 08:19 By Sinisa Markovic Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products, identity providers, and ticketing […]

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February 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Lots of OOB love this month

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February 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Lots of OOB love this month 2026-02-06 at 09:54 By Help Net Security Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Microsoft has been giving us a lot of love with a non-stop supply of patches starting with January 2026 Patch Tuesday. The January releases addressed 92 vulnerabilities in Windows […]

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The hidden cost of putting off security decisions

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The hidden cost of putting off security decisions 2026-02-06 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Hanah Darley, Chief AI Officer, Geordie AI, talks about how putting off security risk decisions creates long-term costs that often stay hidden. Drawing on her work with CISOs and security leaders, she shows how […]

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France’s Cybersecurity Roadmap: Talent, Deterrence, and European Digital Sovereignty

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France’s Cybersecurity Roadmap: Talent, Deterrence, and European Digital Sovereignty 2026-02-05 at 14:03 By Ashish Khaitan Introduction  France has released its National Cybersecurity Strategy for 2026-2030, and the document reveals an ambitious vision that extends far beyond traditional defense postures. Under the directive of President Emmanuel Macron, who frames cybersecurity as “a prerequisite for freedom” and “a strategic […]

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AI is driving a new kind of phishing at scale

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AI is driving a new kind of phishing at scale 2026-02-05 at 09:11 By Sinisa Markovic Email remains a primary entry point for attackers, and security teams continue to manage high volumes of malicious messages that change form across campaigns. Attackers generate large numbers of messages with small variations in wording, structure, and delivery paths. […]

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Why incident response breaks down when it matters most

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Why incident response breaks down when it matters most 2026-02-04 at 07:45 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jon David, Managing Director, NR Labs, discusses why incident response often breaks down during a breach. Drawing on years of experience watching real attackers operate across many industries, he walks through what tends […]

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Auto finance fraud is costing dealers up to $20,000 per incident

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Auto finance fraud is costing dealers up to $20,000 per incident 2026-02-04 at 07:08 By Anamarija Pogorelec Auto retailers see fraud as a regular part of selling and financing vehicles, something that shows up often enough to plan around, according to Experian. Income and identity fraud lead the list Most fraud problems start with the […]

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Why boards must prioritize non-human identity governance

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Why boards must prioritize non-human identity governance 2026-02-03 at 08:36 By Help Net Security Boards of Directors (BoDs) do three things exceptionally well when cyber is framed correctly. They set risk appetite, they allocate capital, and they demand evidence that the business can withstand disruption without losing momentum. Why cyber keeps becoming a board topic […]

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Product showcase: 2FAS Auth – Free, open-source 2FA for iOS

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Product showcase: 2FAS Auth – Free, open-source 2FA for iOS 2026-02-03 at 07:47 By Anamarija Pogorelec Online accounts usually rely on a password, but passwords alone can be weak if they’re reused, easily guessed, or stolen. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of verification, usually a six-digit code generated by an app on your […]

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Microsoft sets a path to switch off NTLM across Windows

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Microsoft sets a path to switch off NTLM across Windows 2026-02-02 at 13:13 By Sinisa Markovic Windows is shifting to a more secure authentication approach, moving away from New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) and toward stronger, Kerberos-based options. NTLM has been part of Windows for decades and continues to appear in some environments, particularly where […]

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Where NSA zero trust guidance aligns with enterprise reality

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Where NSA zero trust guidance aligns with enterprise reality 2026-02-02 at 09:10 By Sinisa Markovic The NSA has published Phase One and Phase Two of its Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines, providing structured guidance for organizations working to implement zero trust cybersecurity practices. The documents are part of a larger series designed to support adoption of […]

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Open-source AI pentesting tools are getting uncomfortably good

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Open-source AI pentesting tools are getting uncomfortably good 2026-02-02 at 09:10 By Help Net Security AI has come a long way in the pentesting world. We are now seeing open-source tools that can genuinely mimic how a human tester works, not just fire off scans. I dug into three of them, BugTrace-AI, Shannon, and CAI, […]

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What boards need to hear about cyber risk, and what they don’t

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What boards need to hear about cyber risk, and what they don’t 2026-02-02 at 09:10 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Rishi Kaushal, CIO at Entrust, explains how security leaders should talk to the board about cyber risk. He focuses on what matters to board members and what does not. He […]

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AI is flooding IAM systems with new identities

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AI is flooding IAM systems with new identities 2026-02-02 at 07:20 By Anamarija Pogorelec Most organizations view AI identities through the same lens used for other non-human identities, such as service accounts, API keys, and chatbots, according to The State of Non-Human Identity and AI Security report by the Cloud Security Alliance. AI identities inherit […]

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Security work keeps expanding, even with AI in the mix

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Security work keeps expanding, even with AI in the mix 2026-01-30 at 08:07 By Sinisa Markovic Board attention continues to rise, and security groups now operate closer to executive decision making than in prior years, a pattern reflected the Voice of Security 2026 report by Tines. Within that environment, large numbers of teams already rely […]

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Security teams are carrying more tools with less confidence

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Security teams are carrying more tools with less confidence 2026-01-30 at 07:31 By Anamarija Pogorelec Enterprise environments now span multiple clouds, on-premises systems, and a steady flow of new applications. Hybrid and multi-cloud setups are common across large organizations, and they bring a constant stream of logs, alerts, and operational data. That environment already exists […]

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New infosec products of the month: January 2026

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New infosec products of the month: January 2026 2026-01-30 at 06:33 By Anamarija Pogorelec Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from Acronis, Booz Allen Hamilton, cside, Descope, JumpCloud, MIND, Noction, Obsidian Security, Rubrik, SEON, SpyCloud, Tenable, Tosi and Vectra AI. Acronis Archival Storage brings compliance-ready, S3-compatible cold […]

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