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3 easy microsegmentation projects

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3 easy microsegmentation projects 2024-10-01 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Like many large-scale network security projects, microsegmentation can seem complex, time-consuming, and expensive. It involves managing intricate details about inter-device service connectivity. One web server should connect to specific databases but not to others, or load balancers should connect to some web servers while […]

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Reducing credential complexity with identity federation

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Reducing credential complexity with identity federation 2024-10-01 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Omer Cohen, Chief Security Officer at Descope, discusses the impact of identity federation on organizational security and user experience. He explains how this approach streamlines credential management and enhances security by leveraging trusted identity providers while simplifying

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI?

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI? 2024-09-30 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Application programming interfaces (APIs) are essential to how generative AI (GenAI) functions with agents (e.g., calling upon them for data). But the combination of API and LLM issues coupled with rapid rollouts is likely to see numerous organizations having to combat

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management 2024-09-30 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, shares insights on private AI and its significance in data security. He explains how it helps organizations maintain control over sensitive information while addressing the complexities

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world 2024-09-27 at 08:01 By Help Net Security IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture in the modern workplace. They also, however, present

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan 2024-09-27 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Nadir Izrael, CTO at Armis, discusses how AI has transformed cyberwarfare by amplifying attacks’ scale and sophistication. Izrael emphasizes the need for AI-powered defenses and proactive cybersecurity strategies to combat these evolving threats. How has adopting AI

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask 2024-09-26 at 07:32 By Help Net Security In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s notable

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments 2024-09-26 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Buinovskis, Head of Product at NordLayer, discusses how organizations can assess their compliance management and ensure they meet regulatory requirements. Buinovskis also addresses the challenges of managing multiple frameworks and offers strategies

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Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective

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Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective 2024-09-26 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Data privacy has become one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but it didn’t happen overnight. The proliferation of data collection, coupled with the rise of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, has made it easier to piece

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Securing non-human identities: Why fragmented strategies fail

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Securing non-human identities: Why fragmented strategies fail 2024-09-25 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, John Yeoh, Global VP of Research at CSA, discusses the growing security challenges posed by non-human identities (NHIs). With NHIs now outnumbering human identities by 20 to 1, organizations are struggling to secure these digital entities

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Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key

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Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key 2024-09-24 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jon France, CISO at ISC2, discusses cybersecurity workforce growth. He outlines organizations’ challenges, such as budget constraints and limited entry-level opportunities. France also points to the urgent need to upskill current employees and adopt inclusive hiring

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Offensive cyber operations are more than just attacks

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Offensive cyber operations are more than just attacks 2024-09-23 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Jones, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer at Nightwing, talks about some key misconceptions and complexities surrounding offensive cyber operations. Many myths stem from a simplistic view of these operations, ranging from direct

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How to detect and stop bot activity

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How to detect and stop bot activity 2024-09-20 at 07:46 By Help Net Security Bad bot traffic continues to rise year-over-year, accounting for nearly a third of all internet traffic in 2023. Bad bots access sensitive data, perpetrate fraud, steal proprietary information, and degrade site performance. New technologies are enabling fraudsters to strike faster and

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Striking the balance between cybersecurity and operational efficiency

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Striking the balance between cybersecurity and operational efficiency 2024-09-20 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help, Net Security interview, Michael Oberlaender, ex-CISO, and book author, discusses how to strike the right balance between security and operational efficiency. Oberlaender advises companies starting their cybersecurity journey and stresses the importance of aligning with various frameworks. He

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Differential privacy in AI: A solution creating more problems for developers?

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Differential privacy in AI: A solution creating more problems for developers? 2024-09-19 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In the push for secure AI models, many organizations have turned to differential privacy. But is the very tool meant to protect user data holding back innovation? Developers face a tough choice: balance data privacy or prioritize

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Essential metrics for effective security program assessment

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Essential metrics for effective security program assessment 2024-09-19 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Spivakovsky, VP of Research & Cybersecurity at Pentera, discusses essential metrics for evaluating the success of security programs. Spivakovsky explains how automation and proactive testing can reveal vulnerabilities and improve overall security posture. What are

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Data disposal and cyber hygiene: Building a culture of security within your organization

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Data disposal and cyber hygiene: Building a culture of security within your organization 2024-09-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Data breach episodes have been constantly rising with the number of data breach victims crossing 1 billion in the first half of 2024. A recent Data Breach Report 2023 by Verizon confirms that 74% of

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Detecting vulnerable code in software dependencies is more complex than it seems

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Detecting vulnerable code in software dependencies is more complex than it seems 2024-09-18 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Henrik Plate, CISSP, security researcher, Endor Labs, discusses the complexities AppSec teams face in identifying vulnerabilities within software dependencies. Plate also discusses the limitations of traditional software composition analysis (SCA) solutions

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Gateways to havoc: Overprivileged dormant service accounts

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Gateways to havoc: Overprivileged dormant service accounts 2024-09-17 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Service accounts are non-human identities used to automate machine-to-machine interactions. They support critical functions – such as running scripts, services, and applications like websites, APIs, and databases – and facilitate integrations, operating as a proxy to humans and supporting business processes.

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The growing danger of visual hacking and how to protect against it

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The growing danger of visual hacking and how to protect against it 2024-09-17 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Ramsey, CEO at Rain Technology, discusses the growing threat of visual hacking, how it bypasses traditional cybersecurity measures, and the importance of physical barriers like switchable privacy screens. Could you

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