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Top 5 threats keeping CISOs up at night in 2025

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Top 5 threats keeping CISOs up at night in 2025 2025-03-14 at 08:05 By Help Net Security Cyber threats in 2025 require a proactive, adaptive approach. To stay ahead, CISOs must balance technical defenses, regulatory expectations, and human factors. By prioritizing AI-driven security, ransomware resilience, supply chain risk management, insider threat mitigation, and compliance preparedness, […]

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How to secure your personal metadata from online trackers

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How to secure your personal metadata from online trackers 2025-03-13 at 18:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec When it comes to safeguarding your privacy online, most people focus on securing passwords, encrypting communications, and clearing browsing history. While these practices are essential, they overlook one important element—metadata. This data, which is collected about your digital interactions, can

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CISOs, are your medical devices secure? Attackers are watching closely

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CISOs, are your medical devices secure? Attackers are watching closely 2025-03-13 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz The adoption of connected medical devices, collectively called the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), has transformed patient care. However, this technological advancement has also introduced cybersecurity challenges to safeguard patient safety and uphold organizational security. Securing IoMT: Prioritizing risks

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Cybersecurity classics: 10 books that shaped the industry

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Cybersecurity classics: 10 books that shaped the industry 2025-03-13 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity constantly evolves, but some books have stood the test of time, shaping how professionals think about security, risk, and digital threats. Whether you’re a CISO, a seasoned expert, or cybersecurity enthusiast, these must-reads belong on your shelf. Masters of

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Goodbye passwords? Enterprises ramping up passkey adoption

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Goodbye passwords? Enterprises ramping up passkey adoption 2025-03-12 at 18:01 By Help Net Security 87% of companies have, or are in the midst of, rolling out passkeys with goals tied to improved user experience, enhanced security, and compliance, according to the FIDO Alliance. Key findings Enterprises understand the value of passkeys for workforce sign-ins. Most

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Burnout in cybersecurity: How CISOs can protect their teams (and themselves)

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Burnout in cybersecurity: How CISOs can protect their teams (and themselves) 2025-03-12 at 07:37 By Mirko Zorz Cybersecurity is a high-stakes, high-pressure field in which CISOs and their teams constantly battle threats, compliance requirements, and business expectations. The demand for 24/7 vigilance, sophisticated attacks, and a shortage of skilled professionals have led to a burnout

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Defending against EDR bypass attacks

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Defending against EDR bypass attacks 2025-03-12 at 07:06 By Help Net Security EDR bypass and killer attacks are surging, yet many organizations continue to overlook this threat while they have become over-reliant on this security tool – particularly when preventing ransomware. In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Director of Security Research at Binary

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How to spot and avoid AI-generated scams

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How to spot and avoid AI-generated scams 2025-03-11 at 18:02 By Help Net Security As AI technology advances, cybercriminals create more personalized and convincing scams. This includes mimicking voices, deepfake videos, and highly convincing phishing emails that are difficult to spot. Phishing, deepfakes, and voice cloning are among the most common AI-driven techniques used by

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Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters

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Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters 2025-03-11 at 08:30 By Mirko Zorz CISOs face mounting pressure to spend wisely on security. Yet, many organizations remain vulnerable due to misplaced priorities and inefficient budgeting. This article explores common pitfalls and offers strategies to strengthen cybersecurity. Recent data highlights a paradox: while

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How remote work strengthens cybersecurity teams

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How remote work strengthens cybersecurity teams 2025-03-11 at 07:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec The global transition to remote work has reshaped traditional workplace dynamics, introducing challenges and opportunities for cybersecurity teams. For CISOs and security professionals, embracing a remote workforce can be a strategic advantage, enhancing team capabilities and driving the modernization of security practices. Specialized

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Review: The Cybersecurity Trinity

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Review: The Cybersecurity Trinity 2025-03-10 at 18:02 By Mirko Zorz The Cybersecurity Trinity provides a comprehensive approach to modern cybersecurity by integrating AI, automation, and active cyber defense (ACD) into a unified strategy. Instead of addressing these elements in isolation, the author demonstrates how they work together to enhance security effectiveness, offering a practical and

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How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk

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How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk 2025-03-10 at 07:30 By Help Net Security Every year, millions of old tech are thrown away due to age, malfunctions, or to make way for new ones, which creates security risks related to the data on these devices. The data can often still

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Who’s in your digital house? The truth about third-party access

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Who’s in your digital house? The truth about third-party access 2025-03-10 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Fran Rosch, CEO at Imprivata, discusses organizations’ challenges in securing third-party access and offers valuable insights on how businesses can address these risks effectively. A recent report conducted by the Ponemon Institute,

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AI threats and workforce shortages put pressure on security leaders

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AI threats and workforce shortages put pressure on security leaders 2025-03-07 at 07:30 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, John Grancarich, Fortra’s Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2025 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey and highlights escalating concerns among security professionals about AI-driven threats and a shortage of cybersecurity skills. The survey

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How to prevent data leakage in collaboration tools like Slack and Teams

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How to prevent data leakage in collaboration tools like Slack and Teams 2025-03-06 at 08:03 By Help Net Security In recent years, collaboration tools have become an absolute necessity for remote and hybrid work. This primarily increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the impossibility of communicating in person. So, tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams,

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89% of enterprise AI usage is invisible to the organization

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89% of enterprise AI usage is invisible to the organization 2025-03-06 at 07:04 By Help Net Security Organizations have zero visibility into 89% of AI usage, despite security policies according to a LayerX report. 71% of connections to GenAI tools are done using personal non-corporate accounts. Among logins using corporate accounts, 58% of connections are

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The 5 stages of incident response grief

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The 5 stages of incident response grief 2025-03-05 at 18:03 By Help Net Security Whether we recognize it or not, anytime an incident occurs, it sets off the grieving process. But grief isn’t a bad thing: it’s how we process our emotional reactions and move on. That’s precisely what security teams need to do in

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Scammers take over social media

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Scammers take over social media 2025-03-05 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In Q4 2024, cyber threats reached unprecedented levels, with 2.55 billion attacks blocked, equating to 321 threats every second. In this Help Net Security video, Luis Corrons, Security Evangelist at Gen, discusses a new Gen report that highlights a troubling trend: social media

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Prioritizing data and identity security in 2025

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Prioritizing data and identity security in 2025 2025-03-04 at 17:02 By Help Net Security To say that the cybersecurity landscape has grown more complex over the past several years would be a dramatic understatement. Attackers have more resources at their fingertips than ever, and data breaches have become almost a daily occurrence. For both businesses

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Building cyber resilience in banking: Expert insights on strategy, risk, and regulation

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Building cyber resilience in banking: Expert insights on strategy, risk, and regulation 2025-03-04 at 09:23 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Matthew Darlage, CISO at Citizens, discusses key strategies for strengthening cyber resilience in banks. He underlines that adherence to frameworks like NIST is essential for continuous improvement and that data protection

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