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10 tips for creating your security hackathon playbook

10 tips for creating your security hackathon playbook 2024-02-08 at 08:01 By Help Net Security For more than 12 years, I’ve been organizing and running hackathons with the goal of finding security vulnerabilities and fixing them before a product hits the market. These events can play a pivotal role in the product development lifecycle, increasing […]

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Choosing the right partner when outsourcing cybersecurity

Choosing the right partner when outsourcing cybersecurity 2024-02-08 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Anya Shpilman, Senior Executive, Cyber Security Services at WDigital, discusses the benefits and potential risks of outsourcing cybersecurity services. She compares the cost-effectiveness of outsourcing to maintaining an in-house team, noting the challenges of recruitment, training, […]

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How CISOs navigate policies and access across enterprises

How CISOs navigate policies and access across enterprises 2024-02-06 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marco Eggerling, Global CISO at Check Point, discusses the challenge of balancing data protection with diverse policies, devices, and access controls in a distributed enterprise. He also highlights the significance of security validations, especially internal […]

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3 ways to achieve crypto agility in a post-quantum world

3 ways to achieve crypto agility in a post-quantum world 2024-02-06 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Working at the speed of digital business is a constant challenge. But in today’s increasingly automated operational environment, crypto agility—i.e., an organization’s ability to (at the moment of compromise) switch rapidly and seamlessly between certificate authorities, encryption standards […]

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Migrating to the cloud: An overview of process and strategy

Migrating to the cloud: An overview of process and strategy 2024-02-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Over the next few years, the number of organizations navigating to the cloud to advance their business goals is expected to grow exponentially. According to Gartner, more than 70% of enterprises will use cloud platforms to accelerate their […]

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NIS2 Directive raises stakes for security leaders

NIS2 Directive raises stakes for security leaders 2024-02-02 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Roland Palmer, VP Global Operations Center at Sumo Logic, discusses key challenges and innovations of the NIS2 Directive, aiming to standardize cybersecurity practices across sectors. NIS2 mandates minimal cybersecurity requirements for member companies, encompassing policies on […]

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Custom rules in security tools can be a game changer for vulnerability detection

Custom rules in security tools can be a game changer for vulnerability detection 2024-02-01 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net interview, Isaac Evans, CEO at Semgrep, discusses the balance between speed and thoroughness in CI/CD pipeline security scanning. Stressing the need to avoid slowing down the process, he recommends a nuanced approach, […]

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Does CVSS 4.0 solve the exploitability problem?

Does CVSS 4.0 solve the exploitability problem? 2024-01-31 at 08:03 By Help Net Security The newest version of the vulnerability scoring system CVSS 4.0 is here! After a lengthy gap between version 3 (released in 2015), as of November 2023 version 4.0 is officially live. Building iteratively on version 3 there are a few differences […]

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Proactive cybersecurity: A strategic approach to cost efficiency and crisis management

Proactive cybersecurity: A strategic approach to cost efficiency and crisis management 2024-01-31 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Stephanie Hagopian, VP of Security at CDW, discusses offensive strategies in the face of complex cyberattacks and the role of the zero-trust model. The conversation also covers the essential steps for a […]

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Great security or great UX? Both, please

Great security or great UX? Both, please 2024-01-30 at 08:02 By Help Net Security A new user is signing up for a SaaS application. On the one hand, UX teams want that user to get into the app as quickly as possible. On the other hand, security teams want the user to strongly validate their […]

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Prioritizing cybercrime intelligence for effective decision-making in cybersecurity

Prioritizing cybercrime intelligence for effective decision-making in cybersecurity 2024-01-29 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Alon Gal, CTO at Hudson Rock, discusses integrating cybercrime intelligence into existing security infrastructures. Our discussion will cover a range of essential aspects, from the importance of continuous adaptation in cybersecurity strategies to practical advice […]

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Emerging trends and strategies in digital forensics

Emerging trends and strategies in digital forensics 2024-01-26 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Amber Schroader, CEO at Paraben Corporation, discusses the challenges posed by the complexity of modern computer systems and networks on digital evidence collection. Schroader talks about the impact of exponential data growth on forensic practices, the […]

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CISOs’ role in identifying tech components and managing supply chains

CISOs’ role in identifying tech components and managing supply chains 2024-01-25 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Nate Warfield, Director of Threat Research and Intelligence at Eclypsium, outlines the crucial tasks for CISOs in protecting supply chains and achieving comprehensive visibility. Warfield also discusses the vital collaboration between security and […]

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The effect of omission bias on vulnerability management

The effect of omission bias on vulnerability management 2024-01-24 at 08:31 By Help Net Security Whether we’d like to admit it to ourselves or not, all humans harbor subconscious biases that powerfully influence our behavior. One of these is the omission bias, which has interesting ramifications in the world of cyber security, specifically vulnerability management. […]

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Prioritizing CIS Controls for effective cybersecurity across organizations

Prioritizing CIS Controls for effective cybersecurity across organizations 2024-01-24 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Randy Marchany, CISO at Virginia Tech, discusses the challenges and strategies associated with implementing CIS Controls in organizations of varying sizes. Marchany explores the importance of securing top-level management support, breaking down data silos, and […]

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Why cyberattacks mustn’t be kept secret

Why cyberattacks mustn’t be kept secret 2024-01-23 at 08:01 By Help Net Security No company is immune to cyberattacks, but when the inevitable happens, too many companies still try to maintain a wall of silence. In fact, over half of security professionals admit their organizations maintain a culture of security through obscurity, with over one-third […]

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Beyond blockchain: Strategies for seamless digital asset integration

Beyond blockchain: Strategies for seamless digital asset integration 2024-01-23 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jean-Philippe Aumasson, CSO at Taurus, emphasizes the often-overlooked complexities of key generation, storage, and distribution, underlining the necessity for a high level of security maturity in handling digital assets. Looking ahead, Aumasson predicts that the […]

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Without clear guidance, SEC’s new rule on incident reporting may be detrimental

Without clear guidance, SEC’s new rule on incident reporting may be detrimental 2024-01-22 at 08:01 By Help Net Security The SEC has instituted a set of guidelines “requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance.” These new […]

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The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems

The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems 2024-01-22 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz With the integration of sophisticated technologies like over-the-air updates and increased data connectivity, cars are no longer just modes of transportation but also hubs of personal and operational data. This shift brings forth unique cybersecurity challenges, ranging from hacking and […]

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Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp

Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp 2024-01-19 at 08:02 By Help Net Security From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company’s data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This can […]

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