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The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success

The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success 2025-01-03 at 07:36 By Help Net Security The chief information security officer (CISO) role has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a purely technical position to a role that bridges business strategy, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity. The post The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational […]

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The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond

The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond 2024-12-27 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In 2025, seven trends will shape the future of data and AI, offering advantages for those who see these changes not as challenges but as opportunities to innovate and excel. The post The future of data

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2025 is going to be a bumpy year for IoT

2025 is going to be a bumpy year for IoT 2024-12-24 at 08:18 By Help Net Security In the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, 2025 is shaping up to be a politically charged year. Major global jurisdictions are set to implement device security regulations, coinciding with potential tariffs, shifting production dynamics, and rising geopolitical tensions.

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Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind spot?

Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind spot? 2024-12-19 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Security teams that subscribe to threat feeds get lists of known malicious domains, IPs, and file signatures that they can leverage to blacklist and prevent attacks from those sources. The post Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind

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CISO accountability: Navigating a landscape of responsibility

CISO accountability: Navigating a landscape of responsibility 2024-12-18 at 07:36 By Help Net Security What was once primarily a technical role, CISOs now find themselves accountable for organizational risk, regulatory compliance, and even legal liabilities across the entire organization. However, as cyber threats intensify, it’s clear that overseeing cybersecurity operations enterprise-wide is not feasible for

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The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges

The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges 2024-12-17 at 07:33 By Help Net Security As the borderless threat ecosystem poses new challenges for companies and governments worldwide, CISA’s 2025-2026 International Plan aims to address this problem. CISA’s plan calls for integrated cyber defense across borders, addressing the complex, global cybersecurity challenges that businesses, governments

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With DORA approaching, financial institutions must strengthen their cyber resilience

With DORA approaching, financial institutions must strengthen their cyber resilience 2024-12-16 at 07:33 By Help Net Security The clock is ticking for financial institutions across the EU as the January 17, 2025, deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) approaches. This regulation will reshape how organizations in the financial sector approach cybersecurity and operational

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We must adjust expectations for the CISO role

We must adjust expectations for the CISO role 2024-12-12 at 11:52 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity has become one of the most high-stakes facets of business operations in the past few years. The chief information security officer (CISO) role, once a back-office function primarily focused on technical oversight, has moved squarely into the executive spotlight.

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Preventing data leakage in low-node/no-code environments

Preventing data leakage in low-node/no-code environments 2024-12-10 at 07:34 By Help Net Security Low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms enable application development by citizen developers, often generating “shadow engineering” projects that evade security oversight. While LCNC solutions like Power BI reports and automated workflows foster agility and innovation, they also introduce significant risks, including data leakage. Data leakage

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December 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: The secure future initiative impact

December 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: The secure future initiative impact 2024-12-06 at 08:04 By Help Net Security It seems like 2024 just started, but the final Patch Tuesday of the year is almost here! In retrospect, it has been a busy year with continued Windows 11 releases, the new Server 2025 release, and all the

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Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data

Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data 2024-12-05 at 07:34 By Help Net Security As the era of quantum computing draws closer, businesses face a new and unprecedented threat to data security: “Q-day.” This looming turning point—when quantum machines can break traditional encryption with ease—has the potential to upend

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5 reasons to double down on network security

5 reasons to double down on network security 2024-12-02 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity programs have evolved significantly over the past few decades. The advent of cloud computing shattered the conventional corporate perimeter, forcing organizations to update their defense strategies. Today, with the rise of work-from-anywhere and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies as well as

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How to recognize employment fraud before it becomes a security issue

How to recognize employment fraud before it becomes a security issue 2024-11-26 at 07:39 By Help Net Security The combination of remote work, the latest technologies, and never physically meeting your employees has made it very easy for job applicants to mask their true identities from their employer and commit employment fraud. Motivations for this

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AI Kuru, cybersecurity and quantum computing

AI Kuru, cybersecurity and quantum computing 2024-11-25 at 08:13 By Help Net Security As we continue to delegate more infrastructure operations to artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computers are advancing towards Q-day (i.e., the day when quantum computers can break current encryption methods). This could compromise the security of digital communications, as well as autonomous control

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Five backup lessons learned from the UnitedHealth ransomware attack

Five backup lessons learned from the UnitedHealth ransomware attack 2024-11-20 at 08:19 By Help Net Security The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth earlier this year is quickly becoming the healthcare industry’s version of Colonial Pipeline, prompting congressional testimony, lawmaker scrutiny and potential legislation.  Over the past few months, there have been two congressional hearings on the attack

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Dev + Sec: A collaborative approach to cybersecurity

Dev + Sec: A collaborative approach to cybersecurity 2024-11-19 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The age-old tension between development and security teams has long been a source of friction in organizations. Developers prioritize speed and efficiency, aiming to deliver features and products quickly with a fast-paced, iterative development cycle and move on efficiently. On

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Navigating the compliance labyrinth: A CSO’s guide to scaling security

Navigating the compliance labyrinth: A CSO’s guide to scaling security 2024-11-18 at 07:48 By Help Net Security Imagine navigating a labyrinth where the walls constantly shift, and the path ahead is obscured by fog. If this brings up a visceral image, you’ve either seen David Bowie’s iconic film or are very familiar with the real-world

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The changing face of identity security

The changing face of identity security 2024-11-12 at 08:03 By Help Net Security It’s easy to see why identity security is often synonymous with user security. Social engineering tactics are the mainstay of the threat actor’s arsenal, and it’s rare to find an attack that doesn’t feature them to some degree. Getting hold of privileged

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November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early

November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early 2024-11-11 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early

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4 reasons why veterans thrive as cybersecurity professionals

4 reasons why veterans thrive as cybersecurity professionals 2024-11-11 at 07:35 By Help Net Security Through their past military service, veterans are trained to think like adversaries, often share that mission-driven spirit and excel when working with a team to achieve a larger goal. They develop and champion the unique traits that cybersecurity companies need

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