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Burnout in cybersecurity: How CISOs can protect their teams (and themselves)

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Burnout in cybersecurity: How CISOs can protect their teams (and themselves) 2025-03-12 at 07:37 By Mirko Zorz Cybersecurity is a high-stakes, high-pressure field in which CISOs and their teams constantly battle threats, compliance requirements, and business expectations. The demand for 24/7 vigilance, sophisticated attacks, and a shortage of skilled professionals have led to a burnout […]

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Defending against EDR bypass attacks

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Defending against EDR bypass attacks 2025-03-12 at 07:06 By Help Net Security EDR bypass and killer attacks are surging, yet many organizations continue to overlook this threat while they have become over-reliant on this security tool – particularly when preventing ransomware. In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Director of Security Research at Binary

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Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters

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Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters 2025-03-11 at 08:30 By Mirko Zorz CISOs face mounting pressure to spend wisely on security. Yet, many organizations remain vulnerable due to misplaced priorities and inefficient budgeting. This article explores common pitfalls and offers strategies to strengthen cybersecurity. Recent data highlights a paradox: while

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How remote work strengthens cybersecurity teams

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How remote work strengthens cybersecurity teams 2025-03-11 at 07:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec The global transition to remote work has reshaped traditional workplace dynamics, introducing challenges and opportunities for cybersecurity teams. For CISOs and security professionals, embracing a remote workforce can be a strategic advantage, enhancing team capabilities and driving the modernization of security practices. Specialized

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Review: The Cybersecurity Trinity

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Review: The Cybersecurity Trinity 2025-03-10 at 18:02 By Mirko Zorz The Cybersecurity Trinity provides a comprehensive approach to modern cybersecurity by integrating AI, automation, and active cyber defense (ACD) into a unified strategy. Instead of addressing these elements in isolation, the author demonstrates how they work together to enhance security effectiveness, offering a practical and

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March 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: A return to normalcy

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March 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: A return to normalcy 2025-03-10 at 08:33 By Help Net Security The February Patch Tuesday updates and activity during the month marked a return to normalcy for patch management. Following the January updates addressing 100+ vulnerabilities, we saw 37 CVEs fixed in Windows 11 and 33 CVEs in Windows 10.

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Hetty: Open-source HTTP toolkit for security research

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Hetty: Open-source HTTP toolkit for security research 2025-03-10 at 08:17 By Help Net Security Hetty is an open-source HTTP toolkit designed for security research, offering a free alternative to commercial tools like Burp Suite Pro. Built with the needs of penetration testers, security professionals, and bug bounty hunters in mind, Hetty provides a set of

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How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk

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How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk 2025-03-10 at 07:30 By Help Net Security Every year, millions of old tech are thrown away due to age, malfunctions, or to make way for new ones, which creates security risks related to the data on these devices. The data can often still

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Who’s in your digital house? The truth about third-party access

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Who’s in your digital house? The truth about third-party access 2025-03-10 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Fran Rosch, CEO at Imprivata, discusses organizations’ challenges in securing third-party access and offers valuable insights on how businesses can address these risks effectively. A recent report conducted by the Ponemon Institute,

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Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up?

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Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up? 2025-03-07 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz Traditional training often lacks the hands-on experience cybersecurity teams need to counter advanced threats. AI-powered gamified simulations combine artificial intelligence with interactive learning to enhance their skills. Conventional cybersecurity training programs frequently rely on static content, which can become outdated.

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AI threats and workforce shortages put pressure on security leaders

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AI threats and workforce shortages put pressure on security leaders 2025-03-07 at 07:30 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, John Grancarich, Fortra’s Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2025 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey and highlights escalating concerns among security professionals about AI-driven threats and a shortage of cybersecurity skills. The survey

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The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders

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The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders 2025-03-06 at 07:56 By Help Net Security Discover essential reads for CISOs in this curated list of books covering cybersecurity leadership, risk management, zero trust, board communication, and more. Why CISOs Fail, 2nd Edition Author: Barak Engel Barak Engel expands on the ideas from his original 2017

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The 5 stages of incident response grief

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The 5 stages of incident response grief 2025-03-05 at 18:03 By Help Net Security Whether we recognize it or not, anytime an incident occurs, it sets off the grieving process. But grief isn’t a bad thing: it’s how we process our emotional reactions and move on. That’s precisely what security teams need to do in

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Fix Inventory: Open-source cloud asset inventory tool

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Fix Inventory: Open-source cloud asset inventory tool 2025-03-05 at 08:04 By Help Net Security Fix Inventory is an open-source tool for detecting compliance and security risks in cloud infrastructure accounts. It was built from the ground up for cloud-native environments and provides broad support for over 300 cloud services, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure,

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Why multi-cloud security needs a fresh approach to stay resilient

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Why multi-cloud security needs a fresh approach to stay resilient 2025-03-05 at 07:41 By Mirko Zorz As enterprises expand their multi-cloud strategies to drive agility and scalability, CISOs must prioritize cyber resilience across diverse cloud platforms. The complexities of securing multi-cloud environments demand innovative solutions to maintain a strong security posture. “Many organizations in regulated

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Scammers take over social media

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Scammers take over social media 2025-03-05 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In Q4 2024, cyber threats reached unprecedented levels, with 2.55 billion attacks blocked, equating to 321 threats every second. In this Help Net Security video, Luis Corrons, Security Evangelist at Gen, discusses a new Gen report that highlights a troubling trend: social media

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Prioritizing data and identity security in 2025

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Prioritizing data and identity security in 2025 2025-03-04 at 17:02 By Help Net Security To say that the cybersecurity landscape has grown more complex over the past several years would be a dramatic understatement. Attackers have more resources at their fingertips than ever, and data breaches have become almost a daily occurrence. For both businesses

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eBook: What does it take to be a full-fledged virtual CISO?

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eBook: What does it take to be a full-fledged virtual CISO? 2025-03-04 at 16:00 By Help Net Security Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services are in high demand. Even though it is clear to all that this trend is growing, most service providers only offer a portion of overall CISO duties. Many ask themselves

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Building cyber resilience in banking: Expert insights on strategy, risk, and regulation

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Building cyber resilience in banking: Expert insights on strategy, risk, and regulation 2025-03-04 at 09:23 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Matthew Darlage, CISO at Citizens, discusses key strategies for strengthening cyber resilience in banks. He underlines that adherence to frameworks like NIST is essential for continuous improvement and that data protection

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CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it)

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CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it) 2025-03-04 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz The dynamic between CISOs and CIOs has always been complex. While both roles are essential to an organization’s success, their priorities often put them at odds. The CIO focuses on IT efficiency, innovation, and business

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