How to make developers love security 07/06/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In my last post I discussed how developers can be your security secret weapon… but how to help them love doing security work? That’s a whole other challenge! Stories of the tension between developers and security teams are a longstanding feature of […]
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Public sector apps show higher rates of security flaws 07/06/2023 at 07:09 By Help Net Security Applications developed by public sector organizations tend to have more security flaws than applications created by the private sector, according to Veracode. The findings are notable because increased numbers of flaws and vulnerabilities in applications correlate with increased levels
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Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report: 74% of breaches involve human element 06/06/2023 at 16:01 By Help Net Security Verizon Business today released the results of its 16th annual Data Breach Investigations Report (2023 DBIR), which analyzed 16,312 security incidents and 5,199 breaches. Chief among its findings is the soaring cost of ransomware – malicious
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Leveraging large language models (LLMs) for corporate security and privacy 06/06/2023 at 07:33 By Help Net Security “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the road.” – Stewart Brand The digital world is vast and ever-evolving, and central to this evolution are large language models
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CISOs focus more on business strategy than threat research 06/06/2023 at 06:39 By Help Net Security CISOs and ITDMs (IT security decision-makers) continue to be most occupied with business, IT and security program strategy, but they are spending less time on threat research, awareness and hunting compared to 2022, according to Nuspire. The ever-evolving cybersecurity
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9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read 05/06/2023 at 07:30 By Helga Labus In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. Staying informed about the latest cyberattacks and understanding effective protection methods is crucial. This list of free cybersecurity whitepapers
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How fraudsters undermine text passcodes 05/06/2023 at 07:17 By Help Net Security Malicious bots are taking new forms – a burst of spam and scam text messages led to 18,000+ consumer complaints at the FCC last year. One of the newest scams – artificial inflation of traffic (AIT) – targets the SMS authentication codes sent
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Katie Boswell on AI security and women’s rise in cybersecurity 05/06/2023 at 05:45 By Help Net Security Katie Boswell spent years on the front lines securing the most critical national infrastructure in energy and life sciences. Yet, earlier in her career, she was told that senior leadership was not for her if she planned on
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Introducing the book: Cybersecurity First Principles 02/06/2023 at 07:42 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security video interview, Rick Howard, CSO of N2K, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at the Cyberwire, discusses his book – Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics. In the book, Howard challenges the conventional wisdom of current
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How defense contractors can move from cybersecurity to cyber resilience 02/06/2023 at 07:42 By Help Net Security As the world’s most powerful military and economic power, the United States also holds another, less impressive distinction: Cyber threat actors target the US more than any other country in the world. In 2022 alone, the FBI received
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Navigating cybersecurity in the age of remote work 01/06/2023 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jay Chaudhry, CEO at Zscaler, talks about connecting and securing remote employees and their devices to access organizational resources from any location. He discusses the potential risks of remote VPN access, the increasing reliance on
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Disaster recovery challenges enterprise CISOs face 01/06/2023 at 07:20 By Help Net Security An essential aspect of organizational operations is effectively responding to and returning from a disruptive event, commonly called disaster recovery. The primary objective of DR techniques is to restore the utilization of crucial systems and IT infrastructure following a disaster. To proactively
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Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals 01/06/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Ransomware has become an ever-present threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that shed light on the pressing ransomware issues. Complete videos David
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The strategic importance of digital trust for modern businesses 31/05/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Deepika Chauhan, CPO at DigiCert, talks about the importance of maintaining high trust assurance levels for businesses in today’s digital landscape. How does DigiCert define “digital trust,” and why is it essential for businesses
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Managing mental health in cybersecurity 31/05/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jason Lewkowicz, Chief Services Officer at Optiv, discusses mental health in cybersecurity, which needs more attention. There is a confluence of factors – from the cybersecurity talent shortage and reductions in force to volatile financial markets and
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Organizations are placing OT cybersecurity responsibility on CISOs 31/05/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security Protecting operational technology (OT) systems is now more critical than ever as more organizations connect their OT environments to the internet, according to Fortinet. Although IT/OT convergence has many benefits, it is being hampered and handicapped by advanced and destructive
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Attackers leave organizations with no recovery option 31/05/2023 at 06:13 By Help Net Security Organizations of all sizes are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks and inadequately protecting against this rising cyberthreat, according to Veeam. One in seven organizations will see almost all (>80%) data affected as a result of a ransomware attack – pointing
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The root causes of API incidents and data breaches 30/05/2023 at 07:40 By Help Net Security API calls make up the majority of our digital lives. Take, for example, the everyday use of a cloud-based food delivery app, which could involve up to 25 API calls. Between the order being placed, transmission to the restaurant,
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Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig 30/05/2023 at 07:40 By Mirko Zorz Building a custom cracking rig for research can be expensive, so penetration tester Max Ahartz built one on AWS. In this Help Net Security interview, he takes us through the process and unveils the details of his creation. What motivated you to
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CISO-approved strategies for software supply chain security 29/05/2023 at 08:48 By Help Net Security Integrating proprietary and open-source code, APIs, user interfaces, application behavior, and deployment workflows creates an intricate composition in modern applications. Any vulnerabilities within this software supply chain can jeopardize your and your customers’ safety. In this Help Net Security video, Tim
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