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How CISOs break down complex security challenges

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How CISOs break down complex security challenges 16/08/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz The role of the CISO has evolved into a critical position that encompasses many responsibilities aimed at safeguarding digital assets, preserving data integrity, and mitigating cyber threats. In essence, the role of the CISO is a complex and ever-evolving one that demands […]

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Ransomware: To pay or not to pay

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Ransomware: To pay or not to pay 15/08/2023 at 08:05 By Help Net Security Comprehensive security plans and programs must focus on defense, but also on answering these key question: “How will the organization respond to a ransomware attack?”, and “At what point will the option of paying the ransom be on the table?” What

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Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust

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Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust 15/08/2023 at 07:48 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Mark O’Neill, CTO at BlackDice Cyber, talks about collaboration, transparent policies, and a security-first mindset. As 5G and IoT emerge, robust measures and AI will navigate challenges and shape the telecom industry’s future. Considering the

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APTs use of lesser-known TTPs are no less of a headache

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APTs use of lesser-known TTPs are no less of a headache 14/08/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks were once considered to be primarily a problem for large corporations, but the number of these (often state-sponsored) attacks against small- and medium-sized businesses has increased significantly. Everyone is fair game, and

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Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies

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Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies 14/08/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Cybersecurity is undergoing a paradigm shift. Previously, defenses were built on the assumption of keeping adversaries out; now, strategies are formed with the idea that they might already be within the network. This modern approach has given rise to advanced methods prioritizing rapid

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How to handle API sprawl and the security threat it poses

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How to handle API sprawl and the security threat it poses 11/08/2023 at 08:34 By Help Net Security The proliferation of APIs has marked them as prime targets for malicious attackers. With recent reports indicating that API vulnerabilities are costing businesses billions of dollars annually, it’s no wonder they are at the top of mind

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How digital content security stays resilient amid evolving threats

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How digital content security stays resilient amid evolving threats 11/08/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz With threats evolving and multiplying, it’s essential to understand how technological advancements can serve as both a challenge and an opportunity to safeguard digital content. In this Help Net Security interview, Rusty Cumpston, CEO at RKVST, discusses blockchain’s role in

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Will AI kill cybersecurity jobs?

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Will AI kill cybersecurity jobs? 10/08/2023 at 07:35 By Help Net Security Some ten years ago, the authors of The Second Machine Age wrote that “computers and other digital advances are doing for mental power—the ability to use our brains to understand and shape our environments—what the steam engine and its descendants did for muscle

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Learning from past healthcare breaches to fortify future cybersecurity strategies

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Learning from past healthcare breaches to fortify future cybersecurity strategies 10/08/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In the face of rising cyber threats, the healthcare sector has become a hotbed for cyberattacks. Given the gravity of this situation, we sat down with Shenny Sheth, Deputy CISO at Centura Health, who sheds light on the

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Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job

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Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job 09/08/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to surge, traditional approaches to education and job requirements are being challenged. In this article, I will explore the

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Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage

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Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage 09/08/2023 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz With the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the global shortage of cybersecurity experts, organizations are looking for creative approaches to recruiting and retaining top talent. In this Help Net Security interview, Jon Check, Executive Director of Cybersecurity Protection

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For TSA’s updated Pipeline Security Directive, consistency and collaboration are key

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For TSA’s updated Pipeline Security Directive, consistency and collaboration are key 08/08/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Late last month, the Transportation Security Administration renewed and updated its security directive aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of oil and natural gas pipelines. The reissued guidance, known as Security Directive (SD) Pipeline-2021-02D Pipeline Cybersecurity Mitigation, Actions,

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Getting the best possible outcome in ransomware negotiation

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Getting the best possible outcome in ransomware negotiation 08/08/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Though typically seen as a final measure, 90% of participants from a BigID survey revealed that their company would contemplate paying a ransom if it meant they could recover data and business processes, or recover them faster. In this Help Net

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Zoom CISO Michael Adams discusses cybersecurity threats, solutions, and the future

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Zoom CISO Michael Adams discusses cybersecurity threats, solutions, and the future 07/08/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this exclusive Help Net Security interview, we delve into the world of cybersecurity with Michael Adams, the CISO at Zoom. Adams analyzes how organizations grapple with the effects of workforce shortages and remote work complications, offering insights

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Multi-modal data protection with AI’s help

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Multi-modal data protection with AI’s help 04/08/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity risk is distinct from other IT risk in that it has a thinking, adaptive, human opponent. IT generally must deal with first order chaos and risk much like hurricanes in meteorology or viruses in biology: complex and dangerous – but fundamentally

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The direct impact of cyberattacks on patient safety and care delivery

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The direct impact of cyberattacks on patient safety and care delivery 04/08/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security As the healthcare industry continues its rapid transformation through the adoption of digital technologies, it is also confronted with an ever-expanding range of cybersecurity threats. In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Omar Sangurima, Principal Technical Program

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Google’s AI Red Team: Advancing cybersecurity on the AI frontier

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Google’s AI Red Team: Advancing cybersecurity on the AI frontier 03/08/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security With the rise of ML, traditional red teams tasked with probing and exposing security vulnerabilities found themselves facing a new set of challenges that required a deep and comprehensive understanding of machine learning. Google’s recent announcement about the

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From tech expertise to leadership: Unpacking the role of a CISO

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From tech expertise to leadership: Unpacking the role of a CISO 02/08/2023 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Attila Török, CISO at GoTo, discusses how to balance technical expertise and leadership and how he navigates the rapidly evolving technological landscape. We also delve into the key challenges faced in communicating

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Keeping the cloud secure with a mindset shift

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Keeping the cloud secure with a mindset shift 01/08/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Gartner estimates that in 2023 worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services will grow by 21.7% and hit nearly $600 billion. Even as the economic downturn has most businesses looking for ways to tighten their belts, the cloud remains one

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How the best CISOs leverage people and technology to become superstars

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How the best CISOs leverage people and technology to become superstars 31/07/2023 at 07:47 By Help Net Security What separates superstar CISOs from the rest of the pack is that they are keenly aware of the burgeoning threat landscape and the cybersecurity skills shortage, but they don’t give in to despair. Instead, they use their

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