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Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors

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Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors 2024-10-10 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Filling roles within the cyber sector is an ongoing battle. The shortfall of workers risks creating a vicious cycle within existing cyber teams: With fewer team members to spread the workload on, you risk burning out security professionals. Many make […]

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Investing in Privacy by Design for long-term compliance

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Investing in Privacy by Design for long-term compliance 2024-10-10 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Bojan Belušić, Head of Information Security & IT Operations at Microblink, discusses the relationship between Privacy by Design and regulatory frameworks like GDPR. Integrating privacy principles from the outset of product and process development ensures

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Balancing legal frameworks and enterprise security governance

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Balancing legal frameworks and enterprise security governance 2024-10-10 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tom McAndrew, CEO at Coalfire, discusses the balance organizations must strike between legal compliance and effective enterprise security governance in the context of evolving regulatory frameworks. McAndrew also addresses the need for clear governance structures and

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Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions

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Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions 2024-10-09 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Wienhold, Cyber Education Specialist at Optiv, discusses how business leaders can promote a security-first culture within their organizations. Wienhold also discusses strategies for maintaining ongoing cybersecurity awareness and making security protocols accessible to non-technical staff.

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The role of self-sovereign identity in enterprises

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The role of self-sovereign identity in enterprises 2024-10-08 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As personal data becomes increasingly commodified and centralized, the need for individuals to reclaim control over their identities has never been more urgent. Meanwhile, traditional identity systems used by enterprises often expose sensitive information to unnecessary risk, leaving both users and

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How hybrid workforces are reshaping authentication strategies

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How hybrid workforces are reshaping authentication strategies 2024-10-08 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Brian Pontarelli, CEO at FusionAuth, discusses the evolving authentication challenges posed by the rise of hybrid and remote workforces. He advocates for zero trust strategies, including MFA and behavioral biometrics, to enhance security while maintaining productivity.

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The case for enterprise exposure management

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The case for enterprise exposure management 2024-10-07 at 08:01 By Help Net Security For several years, external attack surface management (EASM) has been an important focus for many security organizations and the vendors that serve them. EASM, attempting to discover the full extent of an organization’s external attack surface and remediate issues, had broad purview,

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Transforming cloud security with real-time visibility

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Transforming cloud security with real-time visibility 2024-10-07 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Amiram Shachar, CEO at Upwind, discusses the complexities of cloud security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. He outlines the need for deep visibility into configurations and real-time insights to achieve a balance between agility and security. Shachar

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October 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Recall can be recalled

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October 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Recall can be recalled 2024-10-04 at 07:46 By Help Net Security October arrived, and Microsoft started the month by announcing the release of Windows 11 24H2. The preview versions of this release have been in the news due to many innovations and one controversial feature. Windows 11 24H2 and Microsoft

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Best practices for implementing threat exposure management, reducing cyber risk exposure

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Best practices for implementing threat exposure management, reducing cyber risk exposure 2024-10-04 at 07:16 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sanaz Yashar, CEO at Zafran, discusses the role of threat exposure management (TEM) in modern cybersecurity strategies. As traditional vulnerability management evolves, TEM addresses the overwhelming risks arising from expanded attack surfaces

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Three hard truths hindering cloud-native detection and response

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Three hard truths hindering cloud-native detection and response 2024-10-03 at 08:01 By Help Net Security According to Gartner, the market for cloud computing services is expected to reach $675 billion in 2024. Companies are shifting from testing the waters of cloud computing to making substantive investments in cloud-native IT, and attackers are shifting with them.

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Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for

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Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for 2024-10-03 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Popovas, Chief Risk Officer at Mano Bank, discusses the most prevalent AI-driven fraud schemes, such as phishing attacks and deepfakes. He explains how AI manipulates videos and audio to deceive victims and highlights key

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Enhancing firewall management with automation tools

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Enhancing firewall management with automation tools 2024-10-02 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Raymond Brancato, CEO at Tufin, discusses the considerations organizations must weigh when selecting a next-generation firewall to effectively balance security needs with network performance. What factors should organizations prioritize when selecting a next-generation firewall to balance security

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3 easy microsegmentation projects

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3 easy microsegmentation projects 2024-10-01 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Like many large-scale network security projects, microsegmentation can seem complex, time-consuming, and expensive. It involves managing intricate details about inter-device service connectivity. One web server should connect to specific databases but not to others, or load balancers should connect to some web servers while

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Reducing credential complexity with identity federation

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Reducing credential complexity with identity federation 2024-10-01 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Omer Cohen, Chief Security Officer at Descope, discusses the impact of identity federation on organizational security and user experience. He explains how this approach streamlines credential management and enhances security by leveraging trusted identity providers while simplifying

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI?

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI? 2024-09-30 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Application programming interfaces (APIs) are essential to how generative AI (GenAI) functions with agents (e.g., calling upon them for data). But the combination of API and LLM issues coupled with rapid rollouts is likely to see numerous organizations having to combat

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management 2024-09-30 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, shares insights on private AI and its significance in data security. He explains how it helps organizations maintain control over sensitive information while addressing the complexities

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world 2024-09-27 at 08:01 By Help Net Security IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture in the modern workplace. They also, however, present

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan 2024-09-27 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Nadir Izrael, CTO at Armis, discusses how AI has transformed cyberwarfare by amplifying attacks’ scale and sophistication. Izrael emphasizes the need for AI-powered defenses and proactive cybersecurity strategies to combat these evolving threats. How has adopting AI

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask 2024-09-26 at 07:32 By Help Net Security In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s notable

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