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DNS-AID lets AI agents find and verify each other through DNS

DNS-AID lets AI agents find and verify each other through DNS 2026-06-01 at 11:46 By Sinisa Markovic AI agents run across many platforms, and each one needs a way to locate and confirm the identity of the others it works with. The Linux Foundation’s DNS-AID project gives them that capability through the Domain Name System, […]

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Cyber threats push SMBs to spend more on security

Cyber threats push SMBs to spend more on security 2026-05-21 at 07:16 By Anamarija Pogorelec Cybersecurity has become a key priority for small and medium-sized businesses due to growing threats and wider AI adoption. An IDC survey of 2,200 SMBs in eight markets examined how organizations manage cyber risks, prepare for AI-related threats, and handle

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European AI spending set to hit $290 billion by 2029

European AI spending set to hit $290 billion by 2029 2026-04-16 at 07:47 By Sinisa Markovic European enterprises are committing serious money to AI, and the numbers are accelerating. According to IDC’s Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, AI spending across Europe will reach $290 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth

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Elastic AI SOC Engine helps SOC teams expose hidden threats

Elastic AI SOC Engine helps SOC teams expose hidden threats 2025-08-07 at 09:15 By Industry News Elastic AI SOC Engine (EASE) is a new serverless, easy-to-deploy security package that brings AI-driven context-aware detection and triage into existing SIEM and EDR tools, without the need for an immediate migration or replacement. EASE delivers agentless integrations, AI-driven

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ExtraHop helps SOCs connect the dots with identity-driven detection

ExtraHop helps SOCs connect the dots with identity-driven detection 2025-08-05 at 19:12 By Industry News ExtraHop unveiled new innovations to accelerate incident response, offering an understanding of cyberattacks by linking disparate detections to compromised identities. As threat actors increasingly weaponize user identities to carry out their attacks, exploiting identity directory services like Active Directory and

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2025 Data Breach Investigations Report: Third-party breaches double

2025 Data Breach Investigations Report: Third-party breaches double 2025-04-23 at 14:55 By Sinisa Markovic The exploitation of vulnerabilities has seen another year of growth as an initial access vector for breaches, reaching 20%, according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report. Researchers analyzed 22,052 real-world security incidents, of which 12,195 were confirmed data breaches. This

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Cybersecurity spending set to jump 12.2% in 2025

Cybersecurity spending set to jump 12.2% in 2025 2025-03-28 at 08:07 By Help Net Security Global cybersecurity spending is expected to grow by 12.2% in 2025, according to the latest forecast from the IDC Worldwide Security Spending Guide. The rise in cyber threats is pushing organizations to invest more in their defenses. AI tools are

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How AI and automation are reshaping security leadership

How AI and automation are reshaping security leadership 2025-03-18 at 16:02 By Help Net Security The contemporary SOC is transforming as it starts to realize the benefits of GenAI and utilize the manifestations of autonomous agentic AI, according to Tines. Additionally, the promise of security automation is coming to fruition. In theory and practice, security

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The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages

The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages 2024-12-31 at 06:33 By Help Net Security This article highlights key findings and trends in the 2024 IT and cybersecurity skills gap, from the shortage of cybersecurity talent to the rising demand for certifications and upskilling programs, offering insights into the current state of skills development in

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The true cost of cybercrime for your business

The true cost of cybercrime for your business 2024-09-06 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached alarming levels. Businesses are also grappling with mounting cybercrime costs from ransomware and DDoS attacks, which can inflict

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IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Assistant helps clients accelerate alert investigation

IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Assistant helps clients accelerate alert investigation 2024-08-05 at 20:17 By Industry News IBM generative AI capabilities to its managed Threat Detection and Response Services utilized by IBM Consulting analysts to advance and streamline security operations for clients. Built on IBM’s watsonx data and AI platform, the new IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Assistant is

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Paris 2024 Olympics to face complex cyber threats

Paris 2024 Olympics to face complex cyber threats 2024-07-16 at 06:03 By Help Net Security While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, also known as Paris 2024, will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest

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Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics

Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics 2024-06-11 at 07:01 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study

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The IT skills shortage situation is not expected to get any better

The IT skills shortage situation is not expected to get any better 2024-05-17 at 07:31 By Help Net Security A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organizations in all industries and across all regions, according to IDC. In a recent IDC survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of

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AI PC shipments are expected to surpass 167 million units by 2027

AI PC shipments are expected to surpass 167 million units by 2027 2024-02-15 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Shipments of AI PCs – personal computers with specific system-on-a-chip (SoC) capabilities designed to run generative AI tasks locally – are expected to grow from nearly 50 million units in 2024 to more than 167 million

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Cybersecurity teams hesitate to use automation in TDIR workflows

Cybersecurity teams hesitate to use automation in TDIR workflows 2024-02-07 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Despite reported threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) improvements in security operations, more than half of organizations still experienced significant security incidents in the last year, according to Exabeam. North America experienced the highest rate of security incidents (66%),

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AI software market to hit $307 billion by 2027

AI software market to hit $307 billion by 2027 2023-12-29 at 06:02 By Help Net Security The worldwide revenue for AI software will reach $307 billion in 2027, according to IDC. The forecast for AI-centric software includes Artificial Intelligence Platforms, AI Applications, AI System Infrastructure Software (SIS), and AI Application Development and Deployment (AD&D) software

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11 GenAI cybersecurity surveys you should read

11 GenAI cybersecurity surveys you should read 22/12/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Generative AI stands at the forefront of technological innovation, reshaping industries and unlocking new possibilities across various domains. However, as the integration of these technologies continues, a vigilant approach to ethical considerations and regulatory compliance is essential to ensure that the

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CIOs shape long-term success with GenAI expertise

CIOs shape long-term success with GenAI expertise 15/12/2023 at 07:11 By Help Net Security Today’s CIOs have evolved from managing IT infrastructure and ensuring systems’ efficiency to becoming key business strategists, according to IDC. They stand at the intersection of technology and business, leveraging innovations to shape organizational directions, create value, and boost revenue for

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