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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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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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