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Five habits of highly secure development teams

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Five habits of highly secure development teams 2025-09-03 at 07:46 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Brendon Collins, Principal Consultant at Optiv, explores how organizations can embed security and privacy into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) from the very start. He outlines five proactive principles, including default-deny architecture, privacy in the […]

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Experts unpack the biggest cybersecurity surprises of 2025

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Experts unpack the biggest cybersecurity surprises of 2025 2025-07-16 at 08:19 By Mirko Zorz 2025 has been a busy year for cybersecurity. From unexpected attacks to new tactics by threat groups, a lot has caught experts off guard. We asked cybersecurity leaders to share the biggest surprises they’ve seen so far this year and what

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Stop settling for check-the-box cybersecurity policies

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Stop settling for check-the-box cybersecurity policies 2025-07-15 at 07:43 By Sinisa Markovic After every breach, people ask: How did this happen if there were cybersecurity policies in place? The truth is, just having them doesn’t stop attacks. They only work if people know them and follow them when it matters. That’s where things often break

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How CISOs can talk cybersecurity so it makes sense to executives

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How CISOs can talk cybersecurity so it makes sense to executives 2025-05-05 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz CISOs know cyber risk is business risk. Boards don’t always see it that way.​ For years, CISOs have struggled to get boards to understand security beyond buzzwords. Many feel they’re either ignored or misunderstood. But with threats growing

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Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters

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Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters 2025-03-11 at 08:30 By Mirko Zorz CISOs face mounting pressure to spend wisely on security. Yet, many organizations remain vulnerable due to misplaced priorities and inefficient budgeting. This article explores common pitfalls and offers strategies to strengthen cybersecurity. Recent data highlights a paradox: while

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Cybersecurity spending trends and their impact on businesses

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Cybersecurity spending trends and their impact on businesses 2024-12-26 at 06:07 By Help Net Security Managing cybersecurity and IT budgets is a critical element of organizational strategy. With increasing threats to data security, the rise of ransomware, and the need to protect IT infrastructure, organizations must invest wisely in cybersecurity to stay secure. This article

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Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

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Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays 2024-12-03 at 07:07 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large changes in your

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Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions

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Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions 2024-10-09 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Wienhold, Cyber Education Specialist at Optiv, discusses how business leaders can promote a security-first culture within their organizations. Wienhold also discusses strategies for maintaining ongoing cybersecurity awareness and making security protocols accessible to non-technical staff.

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The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

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The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business 2024-09-23 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The cyber insurance market is set for explosive growth as organizations increasingly seek financial protection against rising cyber threats. This surge in demand reflects a broader shift in how businesses approach risk management, viewing cyber insurance

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Optiv MDR accelerates threat detection and response

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Optiv MDR accelerates threat detection and response 2024-07-09 at 20:39 By Industry News Optiv has launched its managed detection and response service, Optiv MDR, on the Google Security Operations (SecOps) platform, enabling organizations to detect and respond to emerging threats with managed threat detection and response capabilities. Cybersecurity remains a top concern for enterprises as

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Companies spend more on cybersecurity but struggle to track expenses

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Companies spend more on cybersecurity but struggle to track expenses 2024-07-03 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Most companies do not know how effectively they are investing money to fight the cybersecurity threat, according to Optiv. Cybersecurity budgets are increasing and cyber incidents are rampant, and yet only a small percentage of respondents have a

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2024 cybersecurity outlook: A wave of global threats on the horizon

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2024 cybersecurity outlook: A wave of global threats on the horizon 2024-02-12 at 06:02 By Help Net Security 2024 is expected to witness a surge in cyberattacks driven by global events and the widespread accessibility of advanced technologies. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present segments from previously recorded videos where cybersecurity experts discuss

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Cyber insurance predictions for 2024

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Cyber insurance predictions for 2024 16/11/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Dara Gibson, Senior Cyber Insurance Manager at Optiv, discusses cyber insurance and what we should expect to see in 2024: Ransomware, BEC, and pixel privacy claims will remain at the forefront of cyber insurance claims Cyber insurance

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