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

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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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Balancing AI benefits with security and privacy risks in healthcare

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Balancing AI benefits with security and privacy risks in healthcare 2024-01-30 at 06:01 By Help Net Security To manage an environment of increasing risks and limited resources, healthcare internal audit and compliance departments must align their risk assessments and audit work plans to areas most vital to achieving the strategic goals and business objectives of

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Prioritizing cybercrime intelligence for effective decision-making in cybersecurity

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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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Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers

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Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers 27/11/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Eddie Zhang, Principal Consultant at Project Black, explores the complex and often controversial world of vulnerability disclosure in cybersecurity. Zhang explores the intricate balancing act that researchers must perform when navigating the interests of

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NIS2 and its global ramifications

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NIS2 and its global ramifications 24/11/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2), due to come into effect in October 2024, seeks to improve cyber resilience in the European Union (EU). Its effects are likely to be wider reaching, though, bringing in more stringent processes and controls and redefining

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Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures

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Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures 20/11/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Organizations are feeling the pressure to rush into generative AI (GenAI) tool usage, despite significant security concerns, according to Zscaler. More than 900 global IT decision makers, although 89% of organizations consider GenAI tools like ChatGPT to be a potential security

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Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security

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Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security 14/11/2023 at 08:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Gulan, Cyber Security Consultant at Schneider Electric, discusses the complexities of safeguarding industrial control systems (ICS). Our conversation will explore the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, balancing security with system functionality, and the dynamic nature

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Rethinking cyber risk: The case against spreadsheets

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Rethinking cyber risk: The case against spreadsheets 10/11/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Christina Hoefer, VP of Global Industrial Enterprise at Forescout, discusses why it is time for manufacturers/OT security leaders to “toss the spreadsheet” regarding their traditional methods of tracking data for cyber risk assessments. She addresses

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Navigating OT/IT convergence and securing ICS environments

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Navigating OT/IT convergence and securing ICS environments 23/10/2023 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Escalating threats to operational technology (OT) have prompted an increasing number of global enterprises to adopt sophisticated technologies and services to enhance the security of their assets. In this Help Net Security video, Christopher Warner, Senior GRC-OT Security Consultant at GuidePoint

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The real impact of the cybersecurity poverty line on small organizations

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The real impact of the cybersecurity poverty line on small organizations 20/10/2023 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz The financial constraints many smaller organizations face often cast shadows on their ability to fortify defenses. In this Help Net Security interview, Brent Deterding, CISO at Afni, delves into the realities and myths surrounding the cybersecurity poverty line,

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Unmasking the limitations of yearly penetration tests

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Unmasking the limitations of yearly penetration tests 12/10/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Charles d’Hondt, Head of Operations, Ambionics Security, talks about the necessity of implementing continuous penetration testing because yearly ones are not enough. They leave blind spots and cannot match the security needs of regular releases and

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires 04/10/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gaspard de Lacroix-Vaubois, CEO at Skypher, talks about the implementation of security questionnaires and how they facilitate assessments and accountability across all participants in the technology supply chain, fostering trust and safeguarding sensitive data. Many organizations

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Large-scale breaches overshadow decline in number of healthcare data incidents

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Large-scale breaches overshadow decline in number of healthcare data incidents 23/08/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security While H1 2023 saw an encouraging decrease in the overall number of data breaches impacting healthcare organizations, it was overshadowed by large-scale breaches resulting in a significant increase in the number of individuals affected, which reached record levels,

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines 10/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Kaus Phaltankar, CEO at Caveonix, discusses how the recent approval of the FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines is a significant step forward in the cloud security and compliance domain. The implications for CSPs and third-party

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CISOs are making cybersecurity a business problem

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CISOs are making cybersecurity a business problem 21/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security U.S. enterprises are responding to growing cybersecurity threats by working to make the best use of tools and services to ensure business resilience, according to ISG. Enterprises face growing cybersecurity threats The report for the U.S. finds that the U.S. security

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The significance of CIS Control mapping in the 2023 Verizon DBIR

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The significance of CIS Control mapping in the 2023 Verizon DBIR 20/06/2023 at 07:48 By Help Net Security Verizon’s recently released 2023 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) provides organizations with a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape and valuable insights into incident types and vulnerabilities. This year, the report includes the mapping of CIS

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