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Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions

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Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions 2024-05-29 at 15:16 By Eduard Kovacs Data security and AI governance company Zendata has emerged from stealth mode with $2 million in seed funding. The post Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]

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Windows’ new Recall feature: A privacy and security nightmare?

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Windows’ new Recall feature: A privacy and security nightmare? 2024-05-22 at 15:32 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft has announced the Copilot+ line of Windows 11-powered PCs that, among other things, will have Recall, a feature that takes screenshots every few seconds, encrypts them, saves them, and leverages AI to allow users to search through them for

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Organizations go ahead with AI despite security risks

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Organizations go ahead with AI despite security risks 2024-05-06 at 07:01 By Help Net Security AI adoption remains sky high, with 54% of data experts saying that their organization already leverages at least four AI systems or applications, according to Immuta. 79% also report that their budget for AI systems, applications, and development has increased

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Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties

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Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties 2024-05-02 at 08:16 By Help Net Security When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with

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Leveraging AI for enhanced compliance and governance

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Leveraging AI for enhanced compliance and governance 2024-04-11 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Joseph Sweeney, Advisor at IBRS, discusses the risks of integrating AI into information management systems. He talks about emerging trends such as content cognition. He predicts advancements in AI-driven information management tools, as well as

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37% of publicly shared files expose personal information

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37% of publicly shared files expose personal information 2024-04-11 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Many sensitive documents stored on platforms such as Google Drive, Slack, and other collaborative work applications have been left unattended for several months or even years. This has led to data sprawl challenges for companies and significant data security threats

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AI risks under the auditor’s lens more than ever

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AI risks under the auditor’s lens more than ever 2024-04-10 at 07:01 By Help Net Security According to a recent Gartner survey, widespread GenAI adoption has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage for potential risks arising from the technology’s use. In this Help Net Security video, Thomas Teravainen, a Research Specialist at Gartner,

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Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $300 Million at $1.4 Billion Valuation

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Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $300 Million at $1.4 Billion Valuation 2024-04-09 at 19:03 By Eduard Kovacs Data security company Cyera’s latest $300 million funding round brings the total raised by the firm to $460 million, at unicorn valuation. The post Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $300 Million at $1.4 Billion Valuation appeared first on

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6 keys to navigating security and app development team tensions

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6 keys to navigating security and app development team tensions 2024-04-02 at 06:01 By Help Net Security There will always be a natural tension between cybersecurity teams and developers. After all, it’s the developer’s role to “develop.” They want and are paid to create and ship new applications and features that help move the organization

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Leen Banks Early Stage Funding for Data Security Technology

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Leen Banks Early Stage Funding for Data Security Technology 2024-03-25 at 21:05 By Ryan Naraine Leen Security, a new startup building technology to help reduce chaos in the data security space, has banked a $2.8 million pre-seed funding. The post Leen Banks Early Stage Funding for Data Security Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Malware stands out as the fastest-growing threat of 2024

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Malware stands out as the fastest-growing threat of 2024 2024-03-21 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 93% of IT professionals believe security threats are increasing in volume or severity, a significant rise from 47% last year, according to Thales. The number of enterprises experiencing ransomware attacks surged by over 27% in the past year. Despite

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BigID Raises $60 Million at $1 Billion Valuation

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BigID Raises $60 Million at $1 Billion Valuation 2024-03-19 at 16:02 By Eduard Kovacs Data security firm BigID raises $60 million in a growth round that brings the total to $320 million and values the company at over $1 billion. The post BigID Raises $60 Million at $1 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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IT leaders think immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware

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IT leaders think immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware 2024-03-14 at 06:00 By Help Net Security IT leaders consider immutable storage as a must-have in the fight against cyberattacks, according to Scality. Ransomware threats are now understood by organizations to be inevitable. Reports show 1 in 4 organizations that pay a ransom

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AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration

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AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration 2024-03-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been

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Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage

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Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage 2024-03-05 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Amparo, Field Application Engineer at Kingston Technology, discusses the benefits of encrypted external SSDs and USBs for hybrid workforces. He talks about the differences between software and hardware encryption, why it’s important,

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A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development

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A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development 2024-02-22 at 08:01 By Help Net Security If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development

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Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer

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Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer 2024-02-19 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Recently, Salesforce named Brad Arkin, previously Chief Security & Trust Officer at Cisco, the company’s new Chief Trust Officer. This was the perfect opportunity to find out more about his plans. In this Help Net Security interview, Arkin discusses a

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AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks

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AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks 2024-02-15 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In an era of artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing business practices, many companies are turning to third-party AI services for a competitive edge. However, this approach comes with its own set of risks. From data security concerns to operational disruptions,

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Paying ransoms is becoming a cost of doing business for many

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Paying ransoms is becoming a cost of doing business for many 2024-02-06 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Today’s pervasive cyberattacks are forcing the majority of companies to pay ransoms and break their ‘do not pay’ policies, with data recovery deficiencies compounding the problem, according to Cohesity. In fact, most companies have paid a ransom

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Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP

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Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP 2024-01-17 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit conversations, but security teams should also make the necessary preparations for monitoring anomalies in employee

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