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Security validation: The key to maximizing ROI from security investments

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Security validation: The key to maximizing ROI from security investments 2025-10-14 at 08:00 By Help Net Security Every sizable organization invests heavily in firewalls, SIEMs, EDRs, and countless other technologies that form the backbone of a modern enterprise’s cyber defenses. Yet despite these significant investments, attackers continue to exploit misconfigurations, untested rules, and hidden dependencies […]

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AI hype hits a wall when the data doesn’t deliver

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AI hype hits a wall when the data doesn’t deliver 2025-10-03 at 07:31 By Anamarija Pogorelec Companies are pouring money into AI for IT operations, but most projects are still far from maturity. A global survey of 1,200 business leaders, IT leaders, and technical specialists found that while spending and confidence are rising, only 12%

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Smart ways CISOs can do more with less

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Smart ways CISOs can do more with less 2025-09-05 at 08:05 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jill Knesek, CISO at BlackLine, shares practical strategies for CISOs navigating tighter budgets. From maximizing existing tools and vendor partnerships to leveraging AI and making smart investments, she offers actionable advice for maintaining strong

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CISOs need to think about risks before rushing into AI

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CISOs need to think about risks before rushing into AI 2025-08-21 at 07:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec Organizations are increasing investments in cloud, AI, and emerging technologies, but their infrastructure and security strategies often lag behind. A recent Unisys survey of 1,000 senior executives shows that business and IT leaders are not always aligned on what

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Breaches are up, budgets are too, so why isn’t healthcare safer?

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Breaches are up, budgets are too, so why isn’t healthcare safer? 2025-08-11 at 07:11 By Sinisa Markovic A new report from Resilience outlines a growing cyber crisis in the U.S. healthcare sector, where ransomware attacks, vendor compromise, and human error continue to cause widespread disruption. In 2023, breaches exposed 168 million records, and the first

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Security gaps still haunt shared mobile device use in healthcare

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Security gaps still haunt shared mobile device use in healthcare 2025-08-01 at 07:33 By Sinisa Markovic Shared mobile devices are becoming the standard in hospitals and health systems. While they offer cost savings and workflow improvements, many organizations are still struggling to manage the security risks that come with them, according to Imprivata’s 2025 State

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CISOs urged to fix API risk before regulation forces their hand

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CISOs urged to fix API risk before regulation forces their hand 2025-07-08 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz Most organizations are exposing sensitive data through APIs without security controls in place, and they may not even realize it, according to Raidiam. Their report, API Security at a Turning Point, draws on a detailed assessment of 68

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Want fewer security fires to fight? Start with threat modeling

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Want fewer security fires to fight? Start with threat modeling 2025-06-12 at 09:01 By Mirko Zorz CISOs understand that threat modeling helps teams identify risks early and build safer systems. But outside the security org, the value isn’t always clear. When competing for budget or board attention, threat modeling often loses out to more visible

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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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CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it)

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CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it) 2025-03-04 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz The dynamic between CISOs and CIOs has always been complex. While both roles are essential to an organization’s success, their priorities often put them at odds. The CIO focuses on IT efficiency, innovation, and business

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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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Cybersecurity ROI: Top metrics and KPIs

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Cybersecurity ROI: Top metrics and KPIs 2024-07-24 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Karthik Swarnam, Chief Security and Trust Officer at ArmorCode, discusses key metrics and KPIs to measure cybersecurity ROI. Swarnam shares strategies for enhancing ROI through proactive measures and effective communication with executive leadership. What are the primary

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Strategies for transitioning to a SASE architecture

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Strategies for transitioning to a SASE architecture 2024-05-23 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security, Prakash Mana, CEO at Cloudbrink, discusses the primary challenges companies face when transitioning to a SASE architecture and how to overcome them. What are companies’ primary challenges when transitioning to a SASE architecture, and how can they

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Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND

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Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND 15/11/2023 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz Funded by the National Security Agency, MITRE’s D3FEND framework is helping to provide standardization, specificity, and repeatability needed by cybersecurity engineers. As the framework moves from the beta version to version 1.0 in 2024, we asked D3FEND creator Peter Kaloroumakis how D3FEND

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The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures

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The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures 05/09/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses the legal validity of qualified digital signatures, demonstrating their equivalence to handwritten signatures when backed by robust identity verification. Opting for certified providers that adhere to standards like eIDAS

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How the downmarket impacted enterprise cybersecurity budgets

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How the downmarket impacted enterprise cybersecurity budgets 23/08/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Belts have tightened, and that ROI and cost reduction are now driving CISO decision-making more than ever. In this Help Net Security video, Sara Behar, Content Manager at YL Ventures, discusses how enterprise cybersecurity budgets have been impacted by the downmarket

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How healthcare organizations should measure their device security success

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How healthcare organizations should measure their device security success 21/07/2023 at 07:04 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Chris Westphal, Head of Product Marketing at Ordr, discusses how healthcare organizations should measure their device security success and where they should be concentrating their future security investments. The post How healthcare organizations

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CISOs under pressure: Protecting sensitive information in the age of high employee turnover

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CISOs under pressure: Protecting sensitive information in the age of high employee turnover 17/07/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Charles Brooks, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s Applied Intelligence Program and graduate Cybersecurity Programs, talks about how zero trust principles, identity access management, and managed security services are crucial for

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Security investments that help companies navigate the macroeconomic climate

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Security investments that help companies navigate the macroeconomic climate 23/06/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As data transformation progresses, cyber attacks are among the most significant growing threats to the enterprise. As seen in the recent MOVEit situation, enterprises must immediately enact cybersecurity solutions that are right for them. Every enterprise is unique, so

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