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The importance of access controls in incident response

The importance of access controls in incident response 2024-05-17 at 12:31 By Help Net Security The worst time to find out your company doesn’t have adequate access controls is when everything is on fire. The worst thing that can happen during an incident is that your development and operations teams are blocked from solving the […]

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Is an open-source AI vulnerability next?

Is an open-source AI vulnerability next? 2024-05-16 at 08:31 By Help Net Security AI has captured widespread interest and offers numerous benefits. However, its rapid advancement and widespread adoption raise concerns, especially for those of us in cybersecurity. With so much interest, there are lots of insecure applications finding their way onto our devices and

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Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs

Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs 2024-05-15 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz As privacy laws evolve globally, organizations face increasing complexity in adapting their data protection strategies to stay compliant. In this Help Net Security interview, Kabir Barday, CEO at OneTrust, emphasizes that embracing privacy by design enables organizations to navigate

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Tailoring responsible AI: Defining ethical guidelines for industry-specific use

Tailoring responsible AI: Defining ethical guidelines for industry-specific use 2024-05-14 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Peake, CISO & SVP at Smartsheet, explains how responsible AI should be defined by each organization to guide their AI development and usage. Peake emphasizes that implementing responsible AI requires balancing ethical considerations,

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Red teaming: The key ingredient for responsible AI

Red teaming: The key ingredient for responsible AI 2024-05-13 at 08:31 By Help Net Security Developing responsible AI isn’t a straightforward proposition. On one side, organizations are striving to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. On the other hand, they must ensure strict compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Organizations attempting to balance

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Establishing a security baseline for open source projects

Establishing a security baseline for open source projects 2024-05-13 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dana Wang, Chief Architect at OpenSSF, discusses the most significant barriers to improving open-source software security (OSS security) and opportunities for overcoming these challenges. The OpenSSF community has developed open-source security tools and projects, aiming

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How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives?

How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives? 2024-05-10 at 08:31 By Help Net Security People in certain professions, such as healthcare, law, and corporations, often rely on password protection when sending files via email, believing it provides adequate security against prying eyes. However, simple password protection on a PDF or Excel

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Regulators are coming for IoT device security

Regulators are coming for IoT device security 2024-05-09 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity is a relatively new challenge for many IoT device makers who have traditionally produced non-connected devices. These devices were less vulnerable to exploitation and, as a result, manufacturers often lack the expertise and experience needed to effectively secure their connected

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6 tips to implement security gamification effectively

6 tips to implement security gamification effectively 2024-05-07 at 08:01 By Help Net Security There’s not a CISO in the industry who’s not aware of the extremely short median CISO tenure. That’s why the best CISOs are those who constantly seek ways to strengthen their teams. They help members evolve and grow in their roles,

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Strategies for preventing AI misuse in cybersecurity

Strategies for preventing AI misuse in cybersecurity 2024-05-06 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz As organizations increasingly adopt AI, they face unique challenges in updating AI models to keep pace with evolving threats while ensuring seamless integration into existing cybersecurity frameworks. In this Help Net Security interview, Pukar Hamal, CEO at SecurityPal, discusses the integration of

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What is cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA)?

What is cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA)? 2024-05-03 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) is a set of organizing principles used to create an effective security framework. Using a CSMA approach means designing a security architecture that is composable and scalable with easily extensible interfaces, a common data schema and well-defined interfaces

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Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties

Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties 2024-05-02 at 08:16 By Help Net Security When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with

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Understanding emerging AI and data privacy regulations

Understanding emerging AI and data privacy regulations 2024-05-02 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon, Senior Privacy Counsel & Legal Engineer at Immuta, discusses the AI Act, the Data Act, and the Health Data Space Regulation. Learn how these regulations interact, their implications for both public and private sectors,

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Why cloud vulnerabilities need CVEs

Why cloud vulnerabilities need CVEs 2024-05-01 at 08:01 By Help Net Security When considering vulnerability management’s purpose in a modern world, it’s imperative to recognize the huge transition to new technologies and how you manage risk within these different paradigms and environments (e.g., the cloud). Patch network security isn’t applicable in the same way for

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Making cybersecurity more appealing to women, closing the skills gap

Making cybersecurity more appealing to women, closing the skills gap 2024-05-01 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Charly Davis, CCO at Sapphire, provides insights into the current challenges and barriers women face in the cybersecurity industry. Davis emphasizes the need for proactive strategies to attract diverse talent, improve mentorship opportunities,

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Triangulation fraud: The costly scam hitting online retailers

Triangulation fraud: The costly scam hitting online retailers 2024-04-30 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Lemberger, Visa’s SVP, Chief Risk Officer, North America, discusses the severe financial losses resulting from triangulation fraud, estimating monthly losses to range from $660 million to $1 billion among merchants. He also highlights the

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Applying DevSecOps principles to machine learning workloads

Applying DevSecOps principles to machine learning workloads 2024-04-25 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Protecting data and other enterprise assets is an increasingly challenging task, and one that touches nearly every corner of an organization. As the complexity of digital systems grows, the challenges mount. One method that helps reign in the chaos is bringing

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Overcoming GenAI challenges in healthcare cybersecurity

Overcoming GenAI challenges in healthcare cybersecurity 2024-04-25 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Assaf Mischari, Managing Partner, Team8 Health, discusses the risks associated with GenAI healthcare innovations and their impact on patient privacy. What are the key cybersecurity challenges in healthcare in the context of GenAI, and how can they

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GenAI can enhance security awareness training

GenAI can enhance security awareness training 2024-04-24 at 07:31 By Help Net Security One of the biggest concerns over generative AI is its ability to manipulate us, which makes it ideal for orchestrating social engineering attacks. From mining someone’s digital footprint to crafting highly convincing spear phishing emails, to voice capture enabling vishing and deep

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The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election

The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election 2024-04-23 at 08:01 By Help Net Security We stand at a crossroads for election misinformation: on one side our election apparatus has reached a higher level of security and is better defended from malicious attackers than ever before. On the other side, the rise of

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