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Scaling penetration testing through smart automation

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Scaling penetration testing through smart automation 2025-01-08 at 07:06 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Simeonov, CEO of Plainsea, discusses how organizations can move beyond compliance-driven penetration testing toward a more strategic, risk-based approach. He explains how automation, human expertise, and continuous monitoring can transform penetration testing into a dynamic, business-critical […]

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Making the most of cryptography, now and in the future

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Making the most of cryptography, now and in the future 2025-01-07 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Enterprise cryptography faces risks beyond just the advent of quantum computers. For starters, there is no guarantee that the traditional algorithms have not been broken. Though we believe that it is “unlikely” they can be, the reality is

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eBay CISO on managing long-term cybersecurity planning and ROI

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eBay CISO on managing long-term cybersecurity planning and ROI 2025-01-07 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sean Embry, CISO at eBay, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity leadership. He shares insights on balancing long-term strategic planning with immediate threat response, evaluating the ROI of new technologies, and addressing employee cybersecurity fatigue.

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Balancing proprietary and open-source tools in cyber threat research

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Balancing proprietary and open-source tools in cyber threat research 2025-01-06 at 07:38 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Thomas Roccia, Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, discusses how threat research drives faster, better decision-making in cybersecurity operations. Roccia provides insights into balancing internal and external research strategies, the influence of AI and geopolitical

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The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success

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The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success 2025-01-03 at 07:36 By Help Net Security The chief information security officer (CISO) role has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a purely technical position to a role that bridges business strategy, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity. The post The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational

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Best practices for ensuring a secure browsing environment

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Best practices for ensuring a secure browsing environment 2025-01-03 at 07:36 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Devin Ertel, CISO at Menlo Security, discusses how innovations like AI and closer collaboration between browser vendors and security providers will shape the future of browser security. The post Best practices for ensuring a secure

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The sixth sense of cybersecurity: How AI spots threats before they strike

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The sixth sense of cybersecurity: How AI spots threats before they strike 2024-12-30 at 07:47 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Vineet Chaku, President of Reaktr.ai, discusses how AI is transforming cybersecurity, particularly in anomaly detection and threat identification. Chaku talks about the skills cybersecurity professionals need to collaborate with AI systems

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The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond

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The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond 2024-12-27 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In 2025, seven trends will shape the future of data and AI, offering advantages for those who see these changes not as challenges but as opportunities to innovate and excel. The post The future of data

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Overwhelmed by fraud? Here’s how financial pros fight back

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Overwhelmed by fraud? Here’s how financial pros fight back 2024-12-27 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the growing threat of deepfake-related fraud and its impact on financial security. He also discusses overlooked vulnerabilities in digital banking and offers advice for organizations to

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2025 is going to be a bumpy year for IoT

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2025 is going to be a bumpy year for IoT 2024-12-24 at 08:18 By Help Net Security In the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, 2025 is shaping up to be a politically charged year. Major global jurisdictions are set to implement device security regulations, coinciding with potential tariffs, shifting production dynamics, and rising geopolitical tensions.

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How CISOs can make smarter risk decisions

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How CISOs can make smarter risk decisions 2024-12-24 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gavin Reid, CISO at HUMAN Security, talks about the latest cybersecurity threats and how attackers are becoming more sophisticated. He explains the difficulties organizations encounter in detecting fraud and malicious bots while keeping the user experience

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Maximizing the impact of cybercrime intelligence on business resilience

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Maximizing the impact of cybercrime intelligence on business resilience 2024-12-23 at 07:16 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jason Passwaters, CEO of Intel 471, discusses how integrating cybercrime intelligence into an organization’s security strategy enables proactive threat management and how measuring intelligence efforts can help mitigate risks before they escalate. Passwaters also

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Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization

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Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization 2024-12-20 at 07:53 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it modernizes with renewable sources and smart grid technologies. Nijk also addresses the need for international collaboration,

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Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind spot?

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Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind spot? 2024-12-19 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Security teams that subscribe to threat feeds get lists of known malicious domains, IPs, and file signatures that they can leverage to blacklist and prevent attacks from those sources. The post Are threat feeds masking your biggest security blind

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Leadership skills for managing cybersecurity during digital transformation

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Leadership skills for managing cybersecurity during digital transformation 2024-12-19 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dan Lohrmann, CISO at Presidio, discusses the need for organizations to rethink their leadership and operational strategies and the cybersecurity risks they have to deal with during digital transformation. The post Leadership skills for managing

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CISO accountability: Navigating a landscape of responsibility

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CISO accountability: Navigating a landscape of responsibility 2024-12-18 at 07:36 By Help Net Security What was once primarily a technical role, CISOs now find themselves accountable for organizational risk, regulatory compliance, and even legal liabilities across the entire organization. However, as cyber threats intensify, it’s clear that overseeing cybersecurity operations enterprise-wide is not feasible for

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Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security

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Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security 2024-12-18 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Vivek Agarwal, Privacy Program Manager at Meta Platforms, shares insights on strategies for reducing time to market, improving vendor onboarding, and updating privacy requirements to ensure compliance across third-party contracts. From leveraging automation and

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The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges

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The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges 2024-12-17 at 07:33 By Help Net Security As the borderless threat ecosystem poses new challenges for companies and governments worldwide, CISA’s 2025-2026 International Plan aims to address this problem. CISA’s plan calls for integrated cyber defense across borders, addressing the complex, global cybersecurity challenges that businesses, governments

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With DORA approaching, financial institutions must strengthen their cyber resilience

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With DORA approaching, financial institutions must strengthen their cyber resilience 2024-12-16 at 07:33 By Help Net Security The clock is ticking for financial institutions across the EU as the January 17, 2025, deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) approaches. This regulation will reshape how organizations in the financial sector approach cybersecurity and operational

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