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Reducing credential complexity with identity federation

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Reducing credential complexity with identity federation 2024-10-01 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Omer Cohen, Chief Security Officer at Descope, discusses the impact of identity federation on organizational security and user experience. He explains how this approach streamlines credential management and enhances security by leveraging trusted identity providers while simplifying […]

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Password management habits you should unlearn

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Password management habits you should unlearn 2024-10-01 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Despite advancements in security technology, many individuals and organizations continue to rely on outdated and vulnerable authentication methods, leaving themselves exposed to cyber threats. This ongoing reliance on insecure methods has led to a steady rise in fraud, with weak password practices

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI?

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI? 2024-09-30 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Application programming interfaces (APIs) are essential to how generative AI (GenAI) functions with agents (e.g., calling upon them for data). But the combination of API and LLM issues coupled with rapid rollouts is likely to see numerous organizations having to combat

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Open source maintainers: Key to software health and security

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Open source maintainers: Key to software health and security 2024-09-30 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Open source has become the foundation of modern application development, with up to 98% of applications incorporating open-source components and open-source code accounting for 70% or more of the typical application. In this Help Net Security video, Donald Fischer,

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management 2024-09-30 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, shares insights on private AI and its significance in data security. He explains how it helps organizations maintain control over sensitive information while addressing the complexities

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The most common authentication method is also the least secure

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The most common authentication method is also the least secure 2024-09-30 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Despite the rise in cyber threats, many people do not have a holistic view of security, according to Yubico. The results of the survey uncovered concerning patterns and behaviors when it comes to personal and workplace cybersecurity, including

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world 2024-09-27 at 08:01 By Help Net Security IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture in the modern workplace. They also, however, present

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan 2024-09-27 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Nadir Izrael, CTO at Armis, discusses how AI has transformed cyberwarfare by amplifying attacks’ scale and sophistication. Izrael emphasizes the need for AI-powered defenses and proactive cybersecurity strategies to combat these evolving threats. How has adopting AI

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The number of Android memory safety vulnerabilities has tumbled, and here’s why

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The number of Android memory safety vulnerabilities has tumbled, and here’s why 2024-09-26 at 15:32 By Zeljka Zorz Google’s decision to write new code into Android’s codebase in Rust, a memory-safe programming language, has resulted in a significant drop in memory safety vulnerabilities, despite old code (written in C/C++) not having been rewritten. The number

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask 2024-09-26 at 07:32 By Help Net Security In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s notable

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments 2024-09-26 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Buinovskis, Head of Product at NordLayer, discusses how organizations can assess their compliance management and ensure they meet regulatory requirements. Buinovskis also addresses the challenges of managing multiple frameworks and offers strategies

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Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks

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Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks 2024-09-26 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The presence of any data relating to an organization on the dark web demonstrably increases its risk of a cyber attack, according to Searchlight Cyber. Dark web insights and breach correlation Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence

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NetAlertX: Open-source Wi-Fi intruder detector

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NetAlertX: Open-source Wi-Fi intruder detector 2024-09-25 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz NetAlertX is an open-source Wi-Fi/LAN intruder detection tool that scans your network for connected devices and alerts you when new or unknown devices are detected. It provides visibility into your network activity to help you monitor unauthorized access. “NetAlertX comes with a range of

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Securing non-human identities: Why fragmented strategies fail

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Securing non-human identities: Why fragmented strategies fail 2024-09-25 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, John Yeoh, Global VP of Research at CSA, discusses the growing security challenges posed by non-human identities (NHIs). With NHIs now outnumbering human identities by 20 to 1, organizations are struggling to secure these digital entities

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Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key

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Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key 2024-09-24 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jon France, CISO at ISC2, discusses cybersecurity workforce growth. He outlines organizations’ challenges, such as budget constraints and limited entry-level opportunities. France also points to the urgent need to upskill current employees and adopt inclusive hiring

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How cyber compliance helps minimize the risk of ransomware infections

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How cyber compliance helps minimize the risk of ransomware infections 2024-09-24 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Over the past decade, ransomware has been cemented as one of the top cybersecurity threats. In 2023 alone, the FBI received 2,385 ransomware complaints, resulting in over $34 million in losses. To help businesses combat ransomware and other

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65% of websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks

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65% of websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks 2024-09-24 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Companies across industries are seeing more bot-driven attacks, both basic and advanced, according to DataDome. An analysis of over 14,000 websites uncovered alarming gaps in protection against cyber fraud, particularly within consumer-centric industries. E-commerce and luxury industries are prime

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MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance

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MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance 2024-09-24 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware is seen as the biggest cybersecurity threat across every industry, with 75% of organizations affected by ransomware more than once in the past 12 months – a jump from 61% in 2023, according to SpyCloud. Session

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Organizations are changing cybersecurity providers in wake of Crowdstrike outage

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Organizations are changing cybersecurity providers in wake of Crowdstrike outage 2024-09-23 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz More often than not, a cyber attack or a cyber incident that results in business disruption will spur organizations to make changes to improve their cybersecurity and cyber resilience – and sometimes that means changing cybersecurity providers. The recent

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Offensive cyber operations are more than just attacks

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Offensive cyber operations are more than just attacks 2024-09-23 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Jones, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer at Nightwing, talks about some key misconceptions and complexities surrounding offensive cyber operations. Many myths stem from a simplistic view of these operations, ranging from direct

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