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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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If you prepare, a data security incident will not cause an existential crisis

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If you prepare, a data security incident will not cause an existential crisis 2024-01-09 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Why is it that when a company becomes aware of a potential data security incident, the team working on it (and others who are made aware that “something” is going on) have an immediate and

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Data security and cost are key cloud adoption challenges for financial industry

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Data security and cost are key cloud adoption challenges for financial industry 2023-12-27 at 06:05 By Help Net Security 91% of banks and insurance companies have now initiated their cloud journey, a significant increase from 2020, when only 37% of firms had embarked on their cloud transformations, according to Capgemini. However, this high rate and

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AI’s efficacy is constrained in cybersecurity, but limitless in cybercrime

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AI’s efficacy is constrained in cybersecurity, but limitless in cybercrime 20/12/2023 at 09:47 By Help Net Security Bringing artificial intelligence into the cybersecurity field has created a vicious cycle. Cyber professionals now employ AI to enhance their tools and boost their detection and protection capabilities, but cybercriminals are also harnessing AI for their attacks. Security

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Aim for a modern data security approach

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Aim for a modern data security approach 08/12/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Risk, compliance, governance, and security professionals are finally realizing the importance of subjecting sensitive workloads to robust data governance and protection the moment the data begins traversing the data pipeline. Many organizations no longer feel it’s adequate to secure data only

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Three security data predictions for 2024

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Three security data predictions for 2024 06/12/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security How do companies protect their digital environments in a world where everything is growing more complex, quickly – data, customer expectations, cyber threats and more? It’s difficult: Adversaries are adopting and using AI and even generative AI-based technologies against enterprises. Nation-state cyber

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2024 brings changes in data security strategies

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2024 brings changes in data security strategies 05/12/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security 2024 will be a revolutionary year for the data security landscape as Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) technology rapidly evolves to keep pace with the colossal amount of data being created, stored and shared within organizations and across business sectors, according

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Bridging the risk exposure gap with strategies for internal auditors

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Bridging the risk exposure gap with strategies for internal auditors 30/11/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Richard Chambers, Senior Internal Audit Advisor at AuditBoard, discusses the transformational role of the internal audit function and risk management in helping organizations bridge the gap in risk exposure. He talks about how

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Security leaders on high alert as GenAI poses privacy and security risks

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Security leaders on high alert as GenAI poses privacy and security risks 27/11/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Companies need help to get visibility into the operations of their AI programs, potentially reducing productivity while creating significant risks around governance, data security, and more. In this Help Net Security video, Neil Cohen, Head of

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AI and contextual threat intelligence reshape defense strategies

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AI and contextual threat intelligence reshape defense strategies 24/11/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security AI continues to evolve to improve both cyber defense and cyber criminal activities, while regulatory pressures, continued consolidation, and geopolitical concerns will drive more proactive cybersecurity efforts with contextual threat intelligence, according to Cybersixgill. As organizations increasingly adopt Threat Exposure

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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024

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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024 23/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The vast majority of consumers are concerned that cyberattacks will increase or remain consistent over the coming year (97%) and become more sophisticated (69%), outpacing the ability of cyber defenses to protect against these threats, according to

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The hidden obstacles to integrating AI into your business

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The hidden obstacles to integrating AI into your business 21/11/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security A mere 14% of organizations globally are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies, according to Cisco. The report highlights companies’ preparedness to utilize and deploy AI, showcasing critical gaps across key business pillars and infrastructures that pose

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Internal audit leaders are wary of key tech investments

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Internal audit leaders are wary of key tech investments 17/11/2023 at 11:49 By Help Net Security As the digital transformation of business accelerates, risk and internal audit leaders shift their focus to managing technology-driven risk, according to AuditBoard. The report reveals a growing gap between risk and assurance teams’ capacity to manage risks effectively and

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