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ChatGPT on the chopping block as organizations reevaluate AI usage

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ChatGPT on the chopping block as organizations reevaluate AI usage 31/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security ChatGPT has attracted hundreds of millions of users and was initially praised for its transformative potential. However, concerns for safety controls and unpredictability have landed it on IT leaders’ list of apps to ban in the workplace. In […]

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Is the new OWASP API Top 10 helpful to defenders?

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Is the new OWASP API Top 10 helpful to defenders? 30/08/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The OWASP Foundation’s Top Ten lists have helped defenders focus their efforts with respect to specific technologies and the OWASP API (Application Programming Interface) Security Top 10 2023 is no exception. First drafted five years ago and updated

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What makes a good ASM solution stand out

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What makes a good ASM solution stand out 29/08/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patrice Auffret, CTO at Onyphe, explains how the traditional perimeter-based security view is becoming obsolete. He suggests that organizations should redefine their attack surface concept and discusses proactive measures they can take to strengthen their

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Is the cybersecurity community’s obsession with compliance counter-productive?

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Is the cybersecurity community’s obsession with compliance counter-productive? 29/08/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Does anyone think the chances of surviving a plane crash increase if our tray tables are locked and our carry-on bags are completely stowed under our seats? That we’ll be OK if the plane hits a mountain if we have

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Uncovering a privacy-preserving approach to machine learning

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Uncovering a privacy-preserving approach to machine learning 28/08/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In the era of data-driven decision making, businesses are harnessing the power of machine learning (ML) to unlock valuable insights, gain operational efficiencies, and solidify competitive advantage. Although recent developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have raised unprecedented awareness around the

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Adapting authentication to a cloud-centric landscape

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Adapting authentication to a cloud-centric landscape 28/08/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Florian Forster, CEO at Zitadel, discusses the challenges CISOs face in managing authentication across increasingly distributed and remote workforces, the negative consequences of ineffective authorization, and how the shift toward cloud transformation affects authentication strategies. What are

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Cybersecurity insurance is missing the risk

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Cybersecurity insurance is missing the risk 25/08/2023 at 08:04 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly growing market, swelling from approximately $13B in 2022 to an estimated $84B in 2030 (26% CAGR), but insurers are struggling with quantifying the potential risks of offering this type of insurance. The traditional actuary models do not

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IEEE 802.11az provides security enhancements, solves longstanding problems

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IEEE 802.11az provides security enhancements, solves longstanding problems 25/08/2023 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jonathan Segev, IEEE 802.11 Task Group (TG) Chair of next-generation positioning (TGaz) at IEEE, discusses IEEE 802.11az. The new standard will enable accuracy to less than 0.1 meters, which is a significant improvement from the

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Does a secure coding training platform really work?

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Does a secure coding training platform really work? 24/08/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As security vulnerabilities are reported to you time and again, you may ask yourself: “Why don’t these developers learn the lesson?” The next thing you may think is: “We should train developers, so they stop making these mistakes.” For many

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AI and the evolution of surveillance systems

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AI and the evolution of surveillance systems 24/08/2023 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gerwin van der Lugt, CTO at Oddity, discusses the future of surveillance and AI’s influence. He also delves into how organizations can prevent their systems from perpetuating biases or violating individual rights. What precautions are in

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Anticipating the next wave of IoT cybersecurity challenges

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Anticipating the next wave of IoT cybersecurity challenges 23/08/2023 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Roland Atoui, Managing Director at Red Alert Labs, discusses the intricacies of transitioning from isolated IoT setups to interconnected environments, examining the broadening attack surface and the nuanced complexities this evolution imposes. Atoui also delves

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IT’s rising role in physical security technology

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IT’s rising role in physical security technology 22/08/2023 at 07:34 By Help Net Security As the adoption of cloud-based and mobile-access security systems continues to increase among both new and established businesses, the lines between traditional physical security personnel and IT staff are beginning to blur. Traditionally, the common approach towards organizational security has always

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Maintaining consistent security in diverse cloud infrastructures

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Maintaining consistent security in diverse cloud infrastructures 22/08/2023 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz As cloud infrastructures become increasingly API-driven and dynamically spread across expansive attack surfaces, achieving clarity proves difficult. Compounding this challenge is the integration of DevOps practices, microservices, and container technologies, which, while fostering agility and scalability, introduce additional layers of complexity and

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How EU lawmakers can make mandatory vulnerability disclosure responsible

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How EU lawmakers can make mandatory vulnerability disclosure responsible 21/08/2023 at 07:33 By Help Net Security There is a standard playbook and best practice for when an organization discovers or is notified about a software vulnerability: The organization works quickly to fix the problem and, once a fix is available, discloses that vulnerability for the

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Network detection and response in the modern era

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Network detection and response in the modern era 21/08/2023 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, David Gugelmann, CEO at Exeon, sheds light on the current cyber threats and their challenges for network security. He discusses the role of Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions that leverage machine learning algorithms to

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4 ways simulation training alleviates team burnout

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4 ways simulation training alleviates team burnout 18/08/2023 at 11:32 By Help Net Security Burnout is endemic in the cybersecurity industry, damaging the mental and physical health of cyber professionals and leaving organizations underskilled, understaffed, and overexposed to cyber risk as security leaders and team members leave for more promising career opportunities elsewhere or drop

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Reinventing OT security for dynamic landscapes

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Reinventing OT security for dynamic landscapes 18/08/2023 at 07:05 By Mirko Zorz From understanding the challenges of disparate OT protocols and the increasing convergence with IT to grappling with the monumental role of human error, our latest interview with Rohit Bohara, CTO at asvin, delves deep into the landscape of OT security. As cloud solutions

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The road ahead for ecommerce fraud prevention

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The road ahead for ecommerce fraud prevention 17/08/2023 at 07:36 By Mirko Zorz Ecommerce platforms are incorporating sophisticated fraud detection measures, but fraudsters, too, are refining their strategies. In this Help Net Security interview, Eduardo Mônaco, CEO at ClearSale, explains the complexities of ecommerce fraud, discussing the evolution of fraudster tactics, the effectiveness of social

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Why the “voluntary AI commitments” extracted by the White House are nowhere near enough

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Why the “voluntary AI commitments” extracted by the White House are nowhere near enough 16/08/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Representatives from Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI recently convened at the White House for a meeting with President Biden with the stated mission of “ensuring the responsible development and distribution of

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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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