opinion

Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift

Black Kite, cybersecurity, digital transformation, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Ransomware, strategy /

Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift 07/12/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security As ransomware continues to be on the rise, we can expect groups to continue to evolve their attacks and operate at a larger scale for bigger profits. This will put organizations at higher risk if they don’t adopt a […]

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift Read More »

Three security data predictions for 2024

Comcast, Compliance, cybersecurity, data security, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, GRC, Hot stuff, News, opinion, PCI DSS, regulation, SIEM /

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

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Three security data predictions for 2024 Read More »

How AI is revolutionizing “shift left” testing in API security

API security, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cequence Security, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, News, opinion /

How AI is revolutionizing “shift left” testing in API security 05/12/2023 at 08:33 By Help Net Security Catching coding errors in API preproduction, before they are spun up and go live is critical in preventing exploitable vulnerabilities. It’s why we’ve seen “shift left” become a significant focus in API development, whereby DevOps takes responsibility for

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

How AI is revolutionizing “shift left” testing in API security Read More »

Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense

Artificial Intelligence, attacks, cybersecurity, Deep Instinct, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, machine learning, News, opinion, Ransomware, skill development, SOC /

Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense 05/12/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, discusses emerging trends in ransomware attacks, emphasizing the need for businesses to use advanced AI technologies, such as deep learning (DL), for prevention rather than just detection and

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense Read More »

Put guardrails around AI use to protect your org, but be open to changes

Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, CISO, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, generative AI, Hot stuff, News, NS1, opinion, regulation /

Put guardrails around AI use to protect your org, but be open to changes 04/12/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security Artificial intelligence (AI) is a topic that’s currently on everyone’s minds. While in some industries there is concern it could replace workers, other industries have embraced it as a game-changer for streamlining processes, automating

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Put guardrails around AI use to protect your org, but be open to changes Read More »

Bridging the gap between cloud vs on-premise security

Cato Networks, Cloud, cloud security, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, firewall, Hot stuff, News, opinion, policy /

Bridging the gap between cloud vs on-premise security 01/12/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security With the proliferation of SaaS applications, remote work and shadow IT, organizations feel obliged to embrace cloud-based cybersecurity. And rightly so, because the corporate resources, traffic, and threats are no longer confined within the office premises. Cloud-based security initiatives, such

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Bridging the gap between cloud vs on-premise security Read More »

Bridging the risk exposure gap with strategies for internal auditors

AuditBoard, auditing, Compliance, cybersecurity, data security, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Risk Management, strategy, tips /

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

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Bridging the risk exposure gap with strategies for internal auditors Read More »

5 resolutions to prepare for SEC’s new cyber disclosure rules

CISO, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, opinion, Radware, Risk Management, threat /

5 resolutions to prepare for SEC’s new cyber disclosure rules 29/11/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security 2023 has been marked as a year of global conflict and unrest, all of which will impact the cyber threat landscape for years to come. However, one of the most significant cyber security developments for 2024 isn’t driven

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

5 resolutions to prepare for SEC’s new cyber disclosure rules Read More »

Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption

authentication, automation, CIO, CISA, Cisco, CISO, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, identity, News, NIST, opinion, SOAR, strategy, zero trust /

Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption 29/11/2023 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Wolfgang Goerlich, Advisory CISO at Cisco, discusses the benefits of implementing a mature zero-trust model for both security and business outcomes, revealing a decrease in reported security incidents and enhanced adaptability. Goerlich emphasizes the

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption Read More »

Stop panic buying your security products and start prioritizing

cybersecurity, CYE, Data Protection, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, investment, opinion /

Stop panic buying your security products and start prioritizing 28/11/2023 at 09:02 By Help Net Security As 2024 is rounding the corner, many companies are making a fresh start with a new cybersecurity budget. But with the growing number of cyberattacks and their increasingly complex nature, even those companies whose cybersecurity budgets have gone up

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Stop panic buying your security products and start prioritizing Read More »

How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience

1Password, authentication, CISO, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, MFA, News, opinion, passwordless, passwords, strategy, tips /

How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience 28/11/2023 at 08:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, talks about passkey adoption and its acceleration in 2024. This trend is particularly notable among highly-regulated services like fintech and banking, where users seek a sign-in experience that

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience Read More »

Why it’s the perfect time to reflect on your software update policy

cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, Jamf, News, opinion, policy, security update, software, strategy, update /

Why it’s the perfect time to reflect on your software update policy 27/11/2023 at 08:04 By Help Net Security The threat landscape is evolving by the minute, with both malicious actors and well-intentioned researchers constantly on the hunt for new attack vectors that bypass security controls and gain control of systems and applications. In fact,

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Why it’s the perfect time to reflect on your software update policy Read More »

Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers

cybersecurity, data breach, Don't miss, exploit, extortion, Features, Government, Hot stuff, law, News, opinion, Privacy, Project Black, regulation, remediation, risk assessment, strategy, vulnerability disclosure /

Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers 27/11/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Eddie Zhang, Principal Consultant at Project Black, explores the complex and often controversial world of vulnerability disclosure in cybersecurity. Zhang explores the intricate balancing act that researchers must perform when navigating the interests of

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers Read More »

NIS2 and its global ramifications

Compliance, cyber resilience, cybersecurity, Don't miss, EU, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, LogPoint, News, opinion, risk assessment /

NIS2 and its global ramifications 24/11/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2), due to come into effect in October 2024, seeks to improve cyber resilience in the European Union (EU). Its effects are likely to be wider reaching, though, bringing in more stringent processes and controls and redefining

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

NIS2 and its global ramifications Read More »

CISOs can marry security and business success

CISO, Compliance, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, News, opinion, strategy, WithSecure /

CISOs can marry security and business success 22/11/2023 at 08:33 By Help Net Security With an endless string of cyber fires to be put out, it’s easy to forget that the cybersecurity function in an organization doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Its main purpose is to ensure the organization succeeds, and that’s the reason CISOs

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

CISOs can marry security and business success Read More »

Why cyber war readiness is critical for democracies

conferences, critical infrastructure, cyber war, cybersecurity, Cyberwarfare, Don't miss, Features, Forescout, ICS/SCADA, IRISSCON, News, opinion, Russian Federation, Ukraine /

Why cyber war readiness is critical for democracies 17/11/2023 at 14:02 By Zeljka Zorz Once the war in Ukraine ends, Russia’s offensive cyber capabilities will be directed towards other targets, Rik Ferguson, VP Security Intelligence for Forescout, predicted at IRISSCON on Thursday. Rik Ferguson on stage at IRISSCON 2023 The skills employed, the hacktivists and

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Why cyber war readiness is critical for democracies Read More »

Crypto asset discovery and the post-quantum migration

Crypto, cybersecurity, Don't miss, education, Encryption, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, News, NIST, opinion, quantum computing, Quantum Xchange, standards /

Crypto asset discovery and the post-quantum migration 15/11/2023 at 09:33 By Help Net Security Quantum computing is reshaping our world and will revolutionize many industries, including materials science, life sciences, transportation, and energy. Google recently demonstrated the power of quantum computers by solving a problem in seconds that today’s supercomputers require nearly 50 years to

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Crypto asset discovery and the post-quantum migration Read More »

Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND

CISO, collaboration, Compliance, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, framework, Hot stuff, MITRE, News, NSA, opinion, security ROI, security standard, standards, strategy /

Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND 15/11/2023 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz Funded by the National Security Agency, MITRE’s D3FEND framework is helping to provide standardization, specificity, and repeatability needed by cybersecurity engineers. As the framework moves from the beta version to version 1.0 in 2024, we asked D3FEND creator Peter Kaloroumakis how D3FEND

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND Read More »

4 warning signs that your low-code development needs DevSecOps

automation, cloud computing, code, Compliance, Copado, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, News, opinion, product testing /

4 warning signs that your low-code development needs DevSecOps 14/11/2023 at 09:31 By Help Net Security Low code platforms have democratized development in the enterprise. They improve efficiency and enable companies to do more with less. But as you begin to do more you will start hitting speed bumps that eventually become roadblocks. If your

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

4 warning signs that your low-code development needs DevSecOps Read More »

Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security

access control, antivirus, collaboration, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Encryption, Features, firewall, framework, Hot stuff, identity management, News, opinion, regulation, risk assessment, Schneider Electric, standards, strategy, training /

Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security 14/11/2023 at 08:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Gulan, Cyber Security Consultant at Schneider Electric, discusses the complexities of safeguarding industrial control systems (ICS). Our conversation will explore the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, balancing security with system functionality, and the dynamic nature

React to this headline:

Loading spinner

Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security Read More »

Scroll to Top